The Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Hon. Babatunde Oke, didn’t die from COVID-19, his aide declares.
Earlier today, it was gathered that the LCDA chairman died from an illness suspected to be coronavirus. However, in a new statement from the chief press secretary of the council, Ishmaeel Akerele, has debunked the claim.
His statement:
“Sequel to the widespread rumour that Hon. Babatunde Oke died of COVID-19 complications, I wish to state emphatically that the former executive chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA died after a brief illness.
While we reflect on the passing of a great leader and astute politician, rumour mongers must not use this medium to distract his immediate families and political associates from the peaceful mourning the late Hon. Babatunde Oke deserves.
I pray that almighty God grant his household the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
And may his soul rest in peace as we continue to reflect on the life and times of late Hon. Babatunde Oke,” he wrote.
