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Oto-Awori LCDA Chairman Musibau Asafa Dies After Long Illness

The Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa, has passed away after battling a prolonged illness, according to an official statement released on Saturday.

The announcement was made by his Chief Press Secretary, Bodunrin Ayodele, through the council's Facebook page, though the specific date of his death was not disclosed in the statement.

A Legacy of Public Service

"Prince Asafa, a respected politician, leader and dedicated public servant, succumbed to a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy of service and commitment to the people he served," the statement read.

The statement further noted that despite medical intervention, Asafa could not recover from the illness that eventually led to his death. His leadership was characterized by a strong commitment to improving the lives of his constituents, with contributions that will be deeply missed in the local government.

The entire Oto-Awori LCDA has been thrown into mourning over the loss of their chairman, who was widely respected across the community.

Condolences Pour In

Tributes and messages of condolence have begun to arrive from various quarters, including government officials and community stakeholders who had worked closely with the late chairman.

The Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government Area, Abdul-Hamed Salawu, has extended his condolences to the people of Oto-Awori LCDA and the All Progressives Congress (APC) family.

In a post shared on the official social media handles of Somolu LGA, Salawu conveyed the sympathies of the council's executive, legislature, management, and residents: "The executive chairman of Somolu Local Government, Abdul-Hammed Salawu, has sent the condolences of the Executive, Legislature, Management and the people of Somolu Local Government to the people of Oto-Awori LCDA and APC family, over the painful demise of Prince Musbau Adekunle Asafa, the executive chairman of Oto-Awori LCDA. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace."

More details regarding funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in the coming days.

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