Grief as Lagos LCDA chairman dies 48 hours after attending APC chieftain’s burial, details emerge

Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA in Lagos, Oladotun Olakanle has died at the age of 54 and the cause of his death is still unknown
Olakanle is said to have died days after attending the burial of a close friend and APC chieftain, Dr. Adesola Taiwo
The late Olakanle will be the second Onigbongbo LCDA chairman to die in office during his second term

Onigbonbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) is mourning the sudden death of its Chairman, Oladotun Olakanle, who died at the age of 54.

Olakanle is reported to have died in the early hours of Saturday, November 2, 2024, although the cause of death remains unconfirmed. His death came only a day before his death. The Olakanle administration has handed over vehicles to police formations in his council area, demonstrating its commitment to strengthening security in the region.

When was Olakanle’s last public appearance

Vanguard disclosed that his last public appearance was on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at the funeral party of Dr. Adesola Taiwo, a renowned leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and CEO of Adefemi Taiwo Hospitals. A close friend who attended the party with Olakanle expressed shock and disappointment at his sudden death.

The leadership of Olakanle has had a significant impact on Onigbongbo LCDA, including the commissioning of projects such as road construction, the delivery of compactor trucks to support LAWMA and the provision of cash grants to elderly beneficiaries.

How many Onigbongbo LCDA chiefs have died in office

The tragic development marks the second time a sitting Council boss in Onigbongbo LCDA has died in office during his second term. Olakanle’s predecessor, Babatunde Oke, also died of complications from Covid-19 while serving his second term.

The Onigbongbo LCDA community will sorely miss the visionary leadership of Olakanle who aimed to balance the competing considerations of life and livelihood. As the local council comes to terms with this loss, they will remember Olakanle’s commitment to community prosperity and a progressive future.

Source: Legit.ng