The Lagos State Deputy Governor-elect, Obafemi Hamzat has lost his father, Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat.

Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat

He was until his death on Sunday the traditional ruler of Afowowa Kingdom in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. He was aged 86.

The the deputy governor-elect shared the news of the death of his father on his verified Twitter handle.

He tweeted, “Today, I lost my father Oba Mufutau Olatunji Hamzat, Olu of Afowowa. I thank Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful for the life he lived. One of the greatest gifts a father can give his children is courage & belief in their dreams. Thank you Father for believing in ours.”

According to a family source who pleaded anonymity, his remains would be buried on Monday, May 13, at his Yaya Abatan Street, Ogba residence according to Islamic rites.