Breaking: Local Government Chairman Dies in Lagos

Eti -Osa East Council Chairman Olufunmi Rafiu is dead

The Chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Authority of Lagos state, Olufunmi Rafiu is dead, Daily Report Nigeria can confirm.

The sad incident occured on Monday night.

Sources say Olufunmi, who was in his first term and has secured the All Progressives Congress ticket for the second term, has been battling an unknown ailment for some time.

“We lost him some moment ago. May his soul rest in peace. Amen,” a family source who pleaded anonymity told Western Post.

Reacting to Hon. Olufunmi Rafiu Olatunji’s death, his Media Team in a statement said:
“With sorrow in our heart but in total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (S. W. T), we announce the passing, after a long battle with illness, our dear father, brother, friend, confidant, role model, Nation-builder, Hon. Olufunmi Rafiu Olatunji.”

“He was until late night of Monday 21st June, 2021 the Executive Chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area, Eti-Osa Local Government. He will be buried in accordance to Islamic rite by 9 am prompt at his residence in Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos. We invite you to join us in paying the last respect to our beloved father, brother, friend and Boss.

“We are confident that Almighty Allah will grant him Al Jannah Firdaus.”