The entire Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area, LCDA, has been thrown into mourning over the sudden death of the Chairman, Oladotun Olakanle. He was aged 54.

Olakunle, a yet to be confirmed report said, died in the early hours of Saturday, November 2, 2024.

The cause of death could not be confirmed as at press time.

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 final outing before his demise, was at 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.

?We were at a party together on Thursday. His death is still devastating to me,? a close friend told journalists.

Recall that this will make 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 deep into his second term. He died as a result of Covid-19 complications. (Saturday Vanguard: Text, Excluding Headline)