
UPDATE: TEARS AS LAGOS LAWMAKER, ABDUL-SOBUR OLAWALE IS LAID TO REST (PHOTOS)
Hon. Abdul-Sobur Olayiwola Olawale passed away in Jos, Plateau State, on Tuesday. On Wednesday, members and staff of the Lagos State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, received his remains.
The legislator’s remains arrived at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in the afternoon, and Dr. Obasa, lawmakers, the Lagos State Legislators Wives Association (LASLEWA), friends, family, and acquaintances of the dead transported them right away to their apartment in a motorcade.
Later, the body was taken to the Ebony Vaults, where Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dr. Obafemi Hamzat joined the mourning.
The body was buried using Islamic customs.
The demise of the politician, who until his death represented Mushin Constituency 2 and served as chair of the House Committee on Local Government and Community Relations, was announced by the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday.
“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,” a statement signed by Hon. Setonji David
Chairman, House Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, said.
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