Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has expressed great sorrow over the death of former Deputy Governor Alhaji Abdul Rafiu Ogunleye, saying his death was shocking.
Abiodun, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, described Ogunleye as an astute administrator and a politician par excellence, who contributed immensely to the socio-economic and political development of Ogun State.
The governor attributed the development currently being enjoyed by the people to the efforts of people like the deceased, who worked tirelessly to ensure that the state attains its current status.
He said he had hoped that the former deputy governor would live longer so that his administration would continue to tap from his wealth of experience for the benefit of the people of the state.