Former Oyo Governor Ajimobi pass away at 70
Ajimobi's death was announced a week after he was reported to have died.
Former Oyo state governor Abiola Ajimobi is dead.
The immediate past governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi is dead.
Akin Alabi, Nigerian Lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency in Oyo state confirmed the ex-governor's death on Thursday, June 25, 2020, on Twitter.
He pass away at the age of 70.
Nigerian politician and publisher, Dele Momodu also confirmed Ajimobi's death through his verified Twitter handle.
On Thursday, June 18, 2020, Ajimobi's reportedly death went viral on social media as many Nigerians tweeted that the ex-governor had died at the First Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Consultants Hospital in Lagos days after testing positive for coronavirus.
The death apparently was, however, debunked by his daughter, Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi, who is married to the son of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano state. His spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji also denied the rumoured death.
Ajimobi served as a senator from 2003 to 2007. After a few unsuccessful attempts, he won the 2011 governorship election.
He was the governor of Oyo State from 2011 to 2019. He was the first Oyo governor to serve two terms. He is survived by his wife and children.
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