SAD: Ex-Ogun deputy governor, dies at 79

Former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Alhaji Abdul Rafiu Ogunleye has passed away at 79. The Governor of the state, Dapo Abiodun who broke the news of the death of Ogunleye on Monday, described it as great sorrow

Ogunleye, who died early Monday, was once deputy governor all through the administration of Olusegun Osoba.

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed sorrow over the demise.

The governor, in a declaration via his chief press secretary, Kunle Somorin, described Ogunleye as an astute administrator and a politician per excellent, who contributed immensely to the socio-economic and the political development of Ogun State.

Abiodun attributed the improvement currently being enjoyed by the people to the efforts of people like Ogunleye, who worked tirelessly to make sure that the state attains its modern-day status.

He stated he had hoped that the former deputy governor would stay longer so that his administration “would continue to faucet from his a wealth of journey for the benefit of the people of the State”.

The governor urged the family to take solace in the reality that Ogunleye lived an impactful life that benefited heaps of people.