The immediate past Chairman of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State, Special Apostle Oloruntoba Oke is dead, reports thegazellenews.com
The late Toba was a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and served as two-term Chairman of the local government.
Thegazellenews.com reports further that the former Chairman died in a Lagos hospital where he was rushed to on Friday, 7 February, 2025, due to complications from diabetes.
Despite efforts to stabilise him, he passed away on Sunday, 9 February, 2025 at the age of 65, reports thegazellenews.com.
Oke had battled the disease for several years before his demise.
Before venturing into politics, he worked with African Independent Television (AIT) and was once associated with veteran musician, Sir Shina Peters during the ‘Asiko Youth’ era.
Oke is best remembered for his contributions to the development of Ifako/Ijaiye, notably overseeing the construction of the council’s secretariat at Idiagbon Bus Stop, along College Road, Ogba, before handing over to his successor.
News of his passing has left residents in shock, with many mourning the loss of a leader, who played a pivotal role in the community’s growth.
