Sikiru Osinowo, politician
Sikiru Osinowo aka pepperito ‑ the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in Nigeria ‑ passed away on June 15, 2020, after contracting coronavirus-related illnesses.
The deceased had been placed under isolation to prevent a possible spread after contracting the virus.
Osinowo’s death was confirmed by one of his family member, Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Dele Osinowo.
Commiserating with the Osinowo family over the loss, All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos Chapter, described the deceased as a leading light during struggle for the revalidation of June 12.
According to the party, Osinowo was a strong pillar and a stabilizing force at the Lagos State House of Assembly where he served the state before been elected to repre...