Ambode’s Aide Deji Tinubu Slumps, Dies

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

Mr Deji Tinubu, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Commerce, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, is dead.

The renowned sports journalist was said to have died after he slumped during a novelty match in the Epe area of the state.

After he went down during the football game, Mr Tinubu was quickly taken to a nearby hospital, where he was confirmed dead by the doctors.

It was gathered that the Lagos State Executive members and other top government functionaries were in Epe for a retreat and the novelty match was one of the events organised for them.

According to reports, the deceased, who was said to be hale and hearty before his untimely death, never showed signs he was not physically fit for the programme.

Mr Tinubu, who was the former Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, was recently appointed as the Governor’s aide on Commerce.