Death sneaked into the Lagos State All Progressives Congress Governor’s Advisory Council on Sunday, snatching Oba Olatunji Hamzat.
His death trailed the demise of prominent progressive actors and members of GAC, including Chief Mumuni Adio Badmus, Chief Wenu Hundeyin, Hon. Odunsi from Surulere and Pa Suarau from Ojo. In later years, he wrote his memoir where he expressed displeasure in the behaviours of the son of his mentor.His colleagues in the House of Assembly included Chief Busura Alebiosu from Kosofe, Oladimeji Longe, Longe Oyediran from Somolu, Clement Awoyelu from Amuwo Odofin, Oluwole Awolowo from Apapa, Hon. Ariyoh from Oshodi, and Hon. Odunsi from Surulere.
Hamzat was subjected to harassment after the 1983 coup by the military. But, the coup did not draw the curtains on his political career.
Rest in peace
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