Kunle Adewale, a son of the Olu of Epe, Oba Shefiu Adewale , and five others have drowned in a river after their boat capsized on Saturday.
It was gathered that Kunle, is a Director in the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and is the first son of the Olu of Epe, who ascended the throne two years ago.
According to Punch, Kunle and a local government chairman aspirant, Muiz Bello, as well as four others had gone to cast their votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) when their boat suddenly capsized on their way back.
A close source said, “It is indeed a very sad day. We were all together in Epe early in the morning and we ate together. After some time, they said they registered at a polling unit across the river.
“About five hours later, we heard that he had died. We still don’t know how it all happened.”
The state chairman of APC, Chief Henry Ajomale, confirming the incident, said that it was unfortunate.
Ajomale who prayed for the repose of their souls, added that they died as honorable men.
The APC boss said, “It is very unfortunate and we pray that the Almighty God grants them eternal rest and gives their families the strength to bear the loss. They died as honorable men, who fought for the progress of this country.”
Ajomale lamented the voting process, adding that as of 8pm in Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area, voting was still ongoing.
He said, “INEC should have been more prepared because in many places, voting is still ongoing at this time (8pm) while in some places, there were no INEC officials.”
He, however, maintained that he was confident that he would be able to deliver his ward to APC even though it is an Igbo dominated area.