Olawale, who represented Mushin Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, was known as Omititi in political circles.
By Jeffrey Agbo
The lawmaker representing Mushin Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Abdulsobur Olawale, has passed on after slumping at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign flag-off in Jos, Plateau State.
Olawale was among those who stormed Jos on Tuesday to show support for Tinubu.
The legislator was known as Omititi in political circles.
An APC chieftain confirmed the incident to Daily Trust on the condition of anonymity.
“We met at the residence of Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon (GOS) on Sunday and exchanged pleasantries. He was looking very healthy.
“Without pre-empting the circumstance, this could be high blood pressure. Whatever could have led to his death, this is so shocking and sad,” the source was quoted as saying.
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Chairperson of the Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Strategy and Security said, Setonji David, also confirmed the incident in a statement.
“It is with deep sadness, sense of loss and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Hon. Abdulsobur Olayiwola Olawale (alias OMITITI) representing Mushin Constituency 02 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, who passed on today,” he said.
“Hon. Olawale was until his untimely demise the Chairman House Committee on Local Government and Community Relations, a second term lawmaker, left us unexpectedly and threw the whole House into mourning.
“This death really hit us below the belt. We will all miss him more than words can express. We urge you to join us in prayers for his family at this time.”