The Chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area in Lagos, Olufunmi Rafiu Olatunji, has reportedly died.

Sources disclosed that the council boss died on Monday night after allegedly battling an undisclosed illness for a while.

The Nation reported that he will be buried in accordance with Islamic rites today at his residence in Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos.

Prior to his demise, the politician has sought re-election on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

He emerged winner in the APC local government primary election with 1977 votes to become the party’s candidate in the forthcoming July 24th election.

His death was confirmed by his media team on Tuesday morning in a Facebook post.

The statement read, “With sorrow in our heart but in total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (S. W. T), we announce the passing, after a long battle with illness, our dear father, brother, friend, confidant, role model, Nation-builder, Hon. Olufunmi Rafiu Olatunji.

“He was until late night of Monday 21st June, 2021 the Executive Chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area, Eti-Osa Local Government.

“He will be buried in accordance to Islamic rite by 9 am prompt at his residence in Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos. We invite you to join us in paying the last respect to our beloved father, brother, friend and Boss.

“We are confident that Almighty Allah will grant him Al Jannah Firdaus.”

His demise was further confirmed by the chairman of the Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs Omolola Essien who expressed sadness over his sudden demise.

“We commiserate with his family, friends, colleagues and staff of Eti-Osa Local Council development Area and pray against such unfortunate deaths in our fold.

“And On behalf of the good people of Lagos Mainland Local Government Areas, I want to express my heartfelt condolences to the Conference 57 Chairmen, his family and pray that The Good Lord grants the people he left behind the fortitude to bear the loss and make paradise his final abode.”