Ekiti Governor Mourns Former Second Republic Lawmaker Prof. Olakanmi

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has mourned Prof. Israel Olakanmi, a former member of the Second Republic House of Representatives who died on Monday at the age of 98. Olakanmi represented his constituency from 1979 to 1983 on the platform of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). Oyebanji described him as an accomplished academic and a committed follower of Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Olakanmi contributed to education and research during his academic career at the Universities of Ibadan and Lagos. The governor also recalled Olakanmi’s role in presenting Efon Alaaye’s case for local government status to the Arthur Mbanefo Panel in 1996. He extended condolences to the late professor’s family, community and colleagues.

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