Olusegun Ariyo
The Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa, has died after battling a prolonged illness.
His death was officially confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Bodunrin Ayodele, through the council’s Facebook page. However, the specific date of his death was not disclosed.
The statement announced that the entire Oto-Awori LCDA had been thrown into mourning over the loss of the chairman, describing him as “a respected politician, leader and dedicated public servant.”
“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 in part.
It also noted that despite medical intervention, he could not recover from the illness, which eventually led to his death.
The statement also stated that tributes and messages of condolence are expected from various quarters, including government officials and community stakeholders who had worked closely with him.
“Prince Asafa’s leadership was marked by a commitment to improving the lives of his constituents, and his contributions to the local government will be deeply missed,” it added.
Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government Area, Abdul-Hamed Salawu, 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,” the message read.
