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Lagos Lawmaker Slumps, Dies During APC Presidential Campaign Rally in Jos

Malik Yahya/

A lawmaker representing Mushin constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Abdul-Sobur Olawale, popularly known as Omititi, is dead.

The 58-year-old lawmaker, who was Chairman, House Committee on Local Government at the Assembly, died today in Jos, Plateau State.

He reportedly slumped at the Rwang Pam stadium, Jos, Plateau State, venue of the flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign, from where he was rushed to a nearby hospital and later confirmed dead

The deceased lawmaker recently participated in a novelty football match organised to celebrate the 50th birthday anniversary of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Mudashiru Obasa.

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