The majority leader of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Magaji Abubakar Olawoyin is dead.
Olawoyin, who represented Ilorin Central Constituency died in the early hours of Monday following a brief illness.
Funeral prayer and the burial will hold at 4.00 pm in Ilorin, the state capital.
The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Youth, Sports and Tourism, Hon. Awolola Ayokunle, confirmed the death of Olawoyin in a statement.
The statement reads, “The House announces with regret the demise of Hon. Magaji Abubakar Olawoyin, member representing Ilorin Central State Constituency and Leader of the House.
“The sudden event occurred in the early hours of Monday 9th January, 2023 after a brief illness.”
“Janazah will hold at 4pm at Magajin Geri family house, Surulere, Ilorin.
“May Allah repose his soul in Jannatu Firdauz,” the statement added.