By Ayorinde Oluokun
Prince Musibau Asafa, the Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area of Lagos State has passed during a prolonged illness.
Bodunrin Ayodele, the Chief Press Secretary to the deceased announced the passage of his boss in a statement shared via Facebook on Saturday.
According to Ayodele, the death of Musibau Asafa has thrown people in the LCDA into mourning.
The statement read, “Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area is in mourning following the passing of its Executive Chairman, Prince Musibau Adekunle Asafa.
He added that a close family member confirmed Prince Asafa’s death during long battle with illness.
“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 gov
“According to a close family member, Prince Asafa’s passing was confirmed after a long battle with illness.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he was unable to recover and passed on, leaving his family, friends, and colleagues in shock and grief.
“As news of his passing spreads, tributes and condolences are expected to pour in from well-wishers, community leaders, and government officials who had the privilege of working 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.
“Oto-Awori LCDA has lost a dedicated servant, and his passing will be felt by many. May his legacy live on, and may his family find solace in the memories of his life and service.”
However, it was learnt that Ashafa, a prince of Ijanikin kingdom, died Friday.
He has not being seen in public for many weeks before his passage.
The Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government Area, Abdul-Hamed Salawu through the Somolu LGA social media accounts on Saturday condoled with Oto-Awori LCDA over the chairman’s demise.
The post read, “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.”
It was also learnt that the death of Prince Ashafa has thrown members of the local chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) into mourning.
Ashafa who also served as the Chairman of the APC in Otto-Awori LCDA was elected Chairman of the old Ojo Local Government in the zero-party election during the late General Sanni Abacha transition.
