Renowned journalist and former Press Secretary to past governors of Oyo State, Chief Lekan Alabi, has passed away at the age of 76.
Alabi, who held the traditional title of Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, died on Saturday morning in Lagos.
His death was confirmed in a statement issued by the Media Aide to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Adeola Oloko, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
According to the statement, “The veteran journalist and multiple press secretary to former Oyo State governors, Lekan Alabi, is dead.
“The Abese Olubadan passed away this morning in Lagos at the age of 76.
“He will be buried tomorrow (Sunday) in accordance with Islamic rites.”
Further details are expected.
