Covid-19
Health Commissioner reveals what killed Senator Ajimobi
Former Governor of Oyo state who died on Thursday after several weeks on the ventilator died from multiple organ failure due to COVID-19 complications, the Lagos state commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has revealed.
In a tweet posted on Friday, the Commissioner said Ajimobi died at the First Cardiologist Consultant, a private COVID-19 approved care facility in the state.
He wrote; ”We regret the death of immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajumobi who passed on June 25, 2020, at First Cardiologist Consultant; a private #COVID19 approved care facility in Lagos State.
“The former Governor died from multiple organs failure following complications from #COVID19 infection.
“On behalf of #COVID19Lagos Incident Commander @jidesanwoolu and the entire #COVID19Lagos response team, we convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the former Governor and the people of Oyo state.
“May his soul rest in peace” he concluded.
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