Lagos State Authorities has formally introduced the demise of former Oyo governor, Abiola Ajimobi, aged 70.

Commissioner for Well being, Prof. Akin Abayomi, stated on Twitter early Friday that Mr Ajimobi died of a number of organs failure because of coronavirus.

“We remorse the demise of instant previous Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi who handed on at this time, June 25, 2020 at First Heart specialist Marketing consultant; a non-public COVID-19 permitted care facility in Lagos State,” he wrote.

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“The previous governor died from a number of organs failure following issues from #COVID19 an infection.”

He added: “On behalf of COVID-19 Lagos Incident Commander @jidesanwoolu and your complete COVID19-Lagos response workforce, we convey our heartfelt condolences to the household of the previous governor and the individuals of Oyo state. Might his soul relaxation in peace.”

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Ajimobi, a two-term governor, had solely been appointed Deputy Nationwide Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) final month.