The lawmaker slumped at the rally and died some moments later.
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Lagos State House of Assembly has been thrown into mourning following the death of a lawmaker, Sobur Olayiwola Olawale popularly known as Omititi.
This publication earlier reported that Olawale slumped and died in Jos after the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign flag-off.
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In this article, this online media platform highlights ten things you should know about the lawmaker.
- Olawale represented Mushin constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly.
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He also served during the 8th legislative Assembly year 2015 – 2019.
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Omititi was born on March 12, 1964.
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The Lawmaker was married with three children.
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He was a graduate of Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos.
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The APC chieftain was a builder and property developer.
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He was appointed as Special Assistant to Ex-Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu On Transportation.
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Last week Friday, during a novelty football match to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, the late lawmaker played in the match as the goalkeeper.
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Omititi was a Muslim
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He was previously elected as General Secretary, Ward G2 (Now B) Papa Ajao.
In a statement, Hon. (Engr) Setonji David, Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Strategy and Security, described the death as a big blow.
“It is with deep sadness, sense of loss and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Hon. Abdulsobur Olayiwola Olawale (alias OMITITI) representing Mushin Constituency 02 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, who passed on today.
“Hon. Olawale was until his untimely demise the Chairman House Committee on Local Government and Community Relations, a second-term lawmaker left us unexpectedly and threw the who House into mourning.
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“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. Thank you.”
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