Oyo Speaker dies of suspected heart attack at 47
He died at Jericho General Hospital in Ibadan, the state capital, on Friday.
Recommended articles
According to a report by TVC News, the lawmaker died at Jericho General Hospital in Ibadan, the state capital, on Friday, April 27, 2018.
His death was confirmed by the head of the Oyo state government's Digital Communication, Babajide Fadoju, who announced on his official Twitter account (@BabajideFadoju).
He posted, "Rt Hon Michael Adeyemo was not just the Speaker Oyo State of assembly, he was an Egbon (elder). He embodied the total qualities of an omoluabi (gentleman). He was a leader. He was a great man. Sadly, he has gone to be with His maker. Rest In Peace, Uncle Adeyemo."
ADVERTISEMENT
As a representative of Ibarapa East local government area before his death, Adeyemo was elected Speaker of the Oyo assembly in 2015 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He was a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) after earning a law degree from the University of Ibadan. He also has a degree in education management from the University of Port Harcourt.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
How we reduced road traffic crashes by 42% – FRSC boss
Motorists express worry as long fuel queues resurface in FCT
Reno's $10,000 Challenge: I didn't build any school in Anambra, Obi opens up
Bullied student threatens Abuja school with lawsuit if abusers are not punished
EFCC withdraws appeal against Yahaya Bello
Gov Zulum wants Army to establish military base in Sambisa forest
2 Wike loyalists exit Fubara's cabinet as Governor reshuffles
Ganduje believes APC is the answer to Nigeria’s problems
Spate of deaths strikes Nigerian movie industry, Nigerians calls for action
ADVERTISEMENT
