Oyo- One of Governor Seyi Makinde’s convoy drivers died in a crash on Tuesday.
The crash also injured three others in the convoy when the Governor was returning to Ibadan from Saki.
Makinde had gone to attend a town hall meeting with members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of his reelection bid in 2023.
It was gathered the driver identified as Ramon Mustapha died on the spot after he was flung when his vehicle eventually landed after tumbling several times.
A source said the situation could have been saved had the driver used his seat belt.
Another source, who was part of the convoy( name withheld)but said the late driver smashed his head in the unfortunate accident.
Reports stated that the crashed vehicle with the code name “Zebra 4” somersaulted throwing off some bags of rice bought by some individuals on the trip.
The remains of the driver were later buried at his Amuloko, Ibadan residence on Wednesday according to Islamic rites.
Meanwhile, calls and text messages to the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa for confirmation were not answered as of press time.
