By Chioma Obinna

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi has disclosed the former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajumobi, died of COVID-19 complications.

Abayomi who disclosed this on his Twitter handle said: “We regret the death of immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajumobi who passed on 25, June 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.

“On behalf of COVID-19 Lagos Incident Commander, jide Sanwo-Olu and the entire COVID-19 Lagos response team, we convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the former Governor and the people of Oyo state.
May his soul rest in peace”

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 #COVID19 approved care facility in Lagos State.

The former Governor died from multiple organs failure following pic.twitter.com/4RSaJAk7QG

— Prof. Akin Abayomi (@ProfAkinAbayomi) June 26, 2020

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