Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, in Lagos State has recorded the sudden death of the Chairman, Oladotun Olakanle.
He was aged 54.
Olakanle’s predecessor, Hon. Babatunde Oke, also died in office in August 2020.
Olakanle reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, November 2, 2024.
The cause of death could not be confirmed immediately.
However, it was learnt that his administration distributed vehicles to police formations in his council area on Friday, 1 November, 2024.
It was also gathered that his last public outing was when he attended the burial party for the late All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Dr. Adesola Taiwo, Chief Executive Officer of Adefemi Taiwo Hospitals, on Thursday, 31 October, 2024.
This makes it the second time a sitting Council boss in Onigbongbo LCDA would die in office during their second term.
Olakanle’s predecessor, Babatunde Oke, also died in office as a result of COVID-19 complications.
Mourning the deceased, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said in a statement: “On behalf of my family, the people, and the government of Lagos State Government, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the residents of Onigbongbo LCDA on the death of the council Chairman, Hon. Oladotun Olakanle. His death was a personal loss to me and a painful loss to his council and Lagos State.
“I am saddened by the death of this fine gentleman, a loyal party man and committed democrat and public officer who had a deep understanding of local government administration and the political landscape.
“Hon. Olakanle was a loyal politician and an invaluable asset to the All Progressives Congress (APC). There is no doubt that he would be missed by the entire political class, particularly the Onigbongbo LCDA, the Lagos APC family, and the state as a whole.
“As the Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Olakanle was deeply committed to the progress and well-being of the council, and this was evident in every programme he championed and the remarkable performance of his administration in the last four years.
“He would be remembered for creating a lasting legacy and for his positive contributions to the growth and development of the Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area.
“I pray that God will grant the soul of our beloved Hon. Oladotun Olakanle eternal rest and comfort his immediate and political family of the deceased, as well as the people of Onigbongbo LCDA.”
