One of the former governors of Ondo State, South-West Nigeria, Major General Ekundayo Babakayode Opaleye (rtd), is dead.
Opaleye reportedly died of heart attack in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, on Saturday.
He was military governor from August 1986 to 1987, during the regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. He took over from late Admiral Mike Akhigbe before handing over to Commodore Bode George.
Opaleye, until his death, was the Balogun of Erunmu, Owu, Abeokuta.
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described his death as a great loss to the state and Nigeria.
Abiodun said late Maj. Gen. Opaleye’s patriotism as a military officer and dedication to duty as an administrator will always be remembered.
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