Categories: METRO

Immediate Past Deputy Governor Of Ekiti Dead

The immediate past deputy governor of Ekiti state, Otunba Bisi Egbeyemi is dead.

It was learnt that Egbeyemi passed away at the early hours of Saturday at a popular Multisystem Hospital in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital at 79.

Egbeyemi, a native of Ado-Ekiti, was born on 8th of May 1944, was a lawyer and also notable politician.

Sponsored

He served as Chairman, Ado Ekiti Local Government Area, between 1992-93 and later was Deputy to Governor to Kayode Fayemi, from 2018 to 2022.

The news of his sudden demise was still under wraps as at time of this report but a close ally who worked with him as one of his principal officers when he was the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, disclosed that he died at a private hospital in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday morning.

SPONSORED
Alex Enemanna

A print journalist with vast knowledge of political developments in Nigeria. Passionate about equity and fairness through robust developmental journalism.

Recent Posts

APGA Rejects Abia LG Polls, Heads To Court To “Reclaim Mandate” (Video)

All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) leadership has rejected the outcome of the November 2nd local government…

39 mins ago

Two Die, Several Injured As Bomb Explodes In Orlu Market

Two were killed and several injured as an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded at Orlu…

1 hour ago

Buhari Visits Victims Of Jigawa Tanker Incident, Donates N10m

Ex-President Buhari visited Jigawa on Tuesday to offer his condolences to victims of the tanker…

1 hour ago

FRSC Charges Road Users On Safe Driving

The FRSC's Corps Marshal has urged everyone using the roads to be cautious when traveling…

2 hours ago

We Are Ready For Ondo Election, Says INEC

INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has reaffirmed the commission's commitment to holding a free and…

2 hours ago

Pensioners In Ogun Applaud Gov Abiodun Over Wage Increment

Gov. Dapo Abiodun's wage increase for all of its members in the state has been…

3 hours ago