Temitayo Oluwatuyi, popularly called ‘Tukana’, has died on Saturday following complications from a road accident injuries.
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Although the State Government was yet to officially confirmed his death, an impeccable source who confirmed his death reporter in Akure said Oluwatuyi died in a private hospital on Saturday.
He explained that his demise occurred few weeks after he was hospitalised due to the injuries he survived in a car accident.
“Sadly, we lost him today. The doctors could not save his life. They worked tirelessly to help him survive, but he could not make it. He is dead”.
Temitayo, who was appointed SSG by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on January 24, 2024, shortly after minor reshuffle of the state cabinet.
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Tukana, an Akure born politician, played vital role in the state, rallied support for the re-election of Aiyedatiwa in the November 16, 2024 Ondo governorship poll
However, Tukana’ death has led to shockwaves to the ancient town of Akure, with many people wearing mournful looks at his residence.