The senator representing Lagos East senatorial district, Adebayo Sikiru Oshinowo, popularly called Pepperito, has been confirmed dead.
Oshinowo became ill after contacting COVID-19 and had died while being placed under isolation to prevent further spread of the virus.
Osinowo’s death was confirmed by one of the family member, Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mayor Dele Osinowo
He has been on treatment at the special intensive care unit of First Cardiology Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos.
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his constituency disclosed that relatives and party members were already at the center to receive his body.
A source said Osinowo would be buried according to Islamic rites today by 4pm and prayers would be held n his honour.
