The Lagos State Government has given an account of the demise of the immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, who died yesterday.
While giving the details of Ajimobi’s death today, Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said he died as a result of multiple organ failure.
The Commissioner explained that the multiple organ failure was triggered by complications from COVID-19 that was earlier contracted by the former Governor.
He was on life support before his death on Thursday at the age of 70.
Abayomi tweeted, “We regret the death of immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajumobi who passed on today, June 25, 2020 at First Cardiologist Consultant; a private COVID-19 approved care facility in Lagos State.
“The former Governor died from multiple organs failure following complications from COVID-19 infection.”
Abayomi also condoled with the family of the former Governor of Oyo State on behalf of Lagos State Government. While sympathising with the family, Abayomi wrote: “On behalf of COVID-19 Lagos Incident Commander, Babajide Sanwo-Oluand the entire #COVID19Lagos response team, we convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the former Governor and the people of Oyo state.”
