Grief as Lagos LCDA Chair Dies 48hrs After Attending APC Chieftain's Burial, Details Emerge

• Lagos' Onigbongbo LCDA chairman, Oladotun Olakanle, has passed away at the age of 54, and the cause of his death is yet to be disclosed
• Olakanle was said to have died days after attending the burial of a close friend and APC chieftain, Dr Adesola Taiwo
• The late Olakanle would be the second Onigbongbo LCDA chairman who will die in office while serving their second term

The Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos is mourning the sudden death of its chairman, Oladotun Olakanle, at the age of 54.

Olakanle reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, November 2, 2024, although the cause of death remains unconfirmed.

Olakanle's administration had distributed vehicles to police formations in his council area, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing security in the region.

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Vanguard reported that his final public appearance was on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the burial party for Dr. Adesola Taiwo, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and CEO of Adefemi Taiwo Hospitals. A close friend who attended the party with Olakanle expressed shock and devastation at his sudden demise.

Olakanle's leadership had significantly impacted Onigbongbo LCDA, including commissioning projects such as road construction, delivering compactor trucks to support LAWMA, and providing cash grants to aged beneficiaries.

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This tragic event marks the second time a sitting council boss in Onigbongbo LCDA has died in office during their second term. Olakanle's predecessor, Babatunde Oke, also passed away due to Covid-19 complications while serving his second term.

The Onigbongbo LCDA community will deeply miss Olakanle's visionary leadership, which aimed to balance competing considerations of life and livelihood. As the council area comes to terms with this loss, they will remember Olakanle's dedication to the community's prosperity and progressive future.

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Legit.ng earlier reported that Abdulrahman Lekki, an aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, reportedly passed away on Wednesday morning, October 30.

The office of the head of the service in the state, in a statement, announced the demise of the aie, adding that he died after a short illness.

According to the state, funeral arrangements for the late Lekki are underway and will soon be announced.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng