A former labour leader and human rights activist, Ayodele Akele, has died in the United States.
Mr Akele, a former chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State chapter, died on Tuesday.
The ex-national secretary of National Conscience Party (NCP) was said to have suffered a stroke before being flown to the US.
NCP Chairman in Lagos, Fatai Ibu-Owo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, that the party was devastated by the news of his death.
He described the deceased as a dogged fighter who fought for the rights of the less privileged and justice for the deprived.
Mr Ibu-Owo said that Akele was a loyal apostle of the late Gani Fawehinmi and was an advocate of fairness and accountability.
“He was a great pillar of NCP as he did so much to add value to the progress of the party both at the state and national level.
“He never condoned cheating and he was a man nobody could compromise. We at NCP are saddened by the demise of this great party man, Akele will be sorely missed,” he said.
