Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi who represented Lagos Central between 1999 and 2007 has lost his lawyer Segun Odubela, 55, a senior advocate of Nigeria.
The former legislator announced this in a statement on Tuesday sent to the chairman of Ovation Media Group Dele Momodu.
The statement read: “Dear Distinguished members, I’m sorry I have to break this sad, sudden and very shocking news: we have just lost one of our Senior Advocates and a Sterling member of Island club – Segun Odubela, SAN, yesterday (Monday) night. Please put him and his family in your thoughts and prayers…”
The cause of death was not stated.
“I can hardly breathe since last night. We spoke a few days ago. How can that be our last conversation?
“Oh, this life!! He was my lawyer and confidant. He was a friend of my family. An extraordinary gentleman. I’m deeply saddened and heartbroken. I’m in tears,” he added.
Afikuyomi was a member of the House of Representatives before he moved to the Senate in the Fourth Republic.
He was appointed commissioner for tourism in Lagos State by Babatunde Fashola during his first term as governor.
