Buhari reacts to death of ex-Deputy Governor, Ogunleye

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the death of former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Alhaji Abdul Rafiu Ogunleye.

We had reported the death of Ogunleye, a former Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Alhaji Ogunleye on Monday.

Buhari condoled with the Ogunleye family, government and people of Ogun State on the death of the politician.

The President, through a condolence message signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said he “acknowledged the immense contributions the late Ogunleye made to the growth and development of Ogun State,” describing him as “a loyal, disciplined politician and renowned administrator.”

He enjoined Ogunleye’s family, friends and political associates “to be consoled by the ex-deputy governor’s remarkable political career and outstanding contributions to the unity and stability of his fatherland.”

Buhari “prayed Almighty God to grant peace to the soul of the departed septuagenarian.”