- Labour leader Michael Adeleke Domingo died after a brief illness during an international conference in Europe.
- Otun Jamiu Olanrewaju reportedly succumbed to complications from a prolonged battle with liver cancer after returning to Nigeria.
- Both deceased were respected indigenes of Epe and members of the prestigious Club 70s, with their deaths occurring on the same day.
The Epe community has been thrown into mourning following the deaths of two prominent members of Club 70s, Michael Adeleke Domingo and Otun Jamiu Olanrewaju, who both passed away on Monday, June 9, 2026, under different circumstances.
Eko Hot Blog reports that while the two incidents are unrelated, their deaths on the same day have left family members, friends, associates, and members of the social club grieving what many have described as an overwhelming loss.
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Domingo, a respected labour leader and Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), died after a brief illness while attending the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.
Olanrewaju, popularly known as Otun Jamiu Olanrewaju, reportedly died in Nigeria after battling liver cancer for several years, bringing to an end a prolonged health struggle that had seen moments of recovery and renewed hope.
Domingo Dies During International Labour Conference
According to the Lagos State Government, Domingo was part of the Lagos delegation to the 114th International Labour Conference when he suddenly fell ill.
He was reportedly rushed to a hospital in Annemasse, France, where he later died.
In a condolence message signed by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, the government described his death as an unexpected and painful loss.
The statement noted that Domingo dedicated his career to promoting the welfare, rights, and interests of workers, serving faithfully as Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council until his passing.
The government also disclosed that arrangements were underway to repatriate his body to Nigeria.
Similarly, the Nigeria Labour Congress, Lagos State chapter, described Domingo as a peaceful, widely respected labour leader whose death came as a shock to colleagues across the labour movement.
Olanrewaju Loses Long Battle With Liver Cancer
Unlike Domingo’s sudden passing abroad, Otun Jamiu Olanrewaju’s death followed years of battling a liver-related illness.
According to information made available to EKO HOT BLOG, Olanrewaju, who was based in New Jersey, United States, underwent treatment for the illness and experienced significant recovery.
His improved condition enabled him to travel back to Nigeria, where he reportedly held a thanksgiving in appreciation of his recovery.
However, his health later deteriorated again after his return, and despite efforts to manage the condition, he eventually died in Nigeria on the same day that Domingo passed away in France.
His death has been described by friends and associates as the end of a courageous fight against a prolonged illness.
Epe Club 70s Pays Emotional Tribute
Reacting to the double tragedy, a member of Club 70s, Epe, Mr. Faisudeen Edu expressed deep sorrow over the loss of both men, describing them as brothers, cherished friends, and committed members whose absence would be deeply felt.
In an emotional tribute, the club member said the two deceased were more than social associates, noting that they embodied friendship, unity, service, and dedication.
The tribute added that their kindness, laughter, and commitment contributed immensely to the growth of the club and touched the lives of many within the Epe community.
The message concluded that although death had taken them from the physical world, their memories and legacy would continue to live on in the hearts of those they impacted.
The deaths of Michael Adeleke Domingo and Otun Jamiu Olanrewaju have continued to attract condolences from colleagues, friends, and members of the Epe community, many of whom described the loss of two respected Club 70s members on the same day as a painful coincidence that would not soon be forgotten.
