How Ex-Presidential Candidate, Dr Olapade Agoro Died at 77

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Nigerian politician, Prophet and former presidential candidate of the National Action Council, Dr Olapade Agoro, is dead.

He was 77.

Agoro was the Spiritual Head, Aladura Churches and Christ Merciful Church.

NewsmakersNG learnt that he died at a hospital in the early hours of today.

According to the family, he passed on after falling sick for three weeks.

Wife of the deceased, Mrs Wonuola Olapade-Agoro, who confirmed the news of his death, said, “It is very true, baba has left. He has left us.”

His son and daughter, Adebo and Deola also confirmed the death.

Adebo said, “It happened around 2:15 am on Sunday. He has been sick. He has been at the hospital for about three weeks.

“He passed on at the hospital where he was receiving treatment. He passed on at a specialist hospital at age 77.”

Agoro was born on October 9, 1943 at Ajibabi village of Ibadan to Royal Prince of Atapami Dynasty of Itapa Ijesha, Late Omo-Oba Owa ‘Tapa Joshua Alaba Agoro and his wife Late Mother in Israel, Dorcas Oyejola Asabi Agoro.

He was educated through Primary School, Secondary School, Enfield Training Centre, Colleges of Technology at Willesden London NW10 and Gateshead Co. Durham, California Western University, University of Ibadan, and later California Coast University ending up with a Doctorate Degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering.

In 1982, he was installed the Owa ‘Tapa of Itapa-Ijesha, an Obaship Traditional title.

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