Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday
expressed sadness over the death of a Commissioner of the Lagos State
Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Mr. Abdullateef Raji.
Raji, a former Special Adviser on Information and
Strategy between 2011 and 2015 died in the early hours of Monday at the age of
54.
Governor Ambode, in a statement signed by his Chief Press
Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, described the late Raji as a seasoned media
strategist who was always committed to serve in any capacity he found himself.
“Raji in no small way contributed to the success of the
last local government elections in Lagos where he served as one of the LASIEC
Commissioners. He was ever committed to contribute his quota in any office he
was appointed to serve.
“His demise has come as a rude shock to us as he died in
the line of duty. He was a brilliant scholar and an astute writer of repute,
who used his pen to enhance the narrative of rule of law and democracy in
Nigeria,” Governor Ambode said.
While praying for the peaceful repose of his soul, the
Governor urged his family to draw strength from the fact that he made
meaningful impact during his lifetime.
“On behalf of my family and the people of Lagos state, I
want to express our heartfelt condolence to the family of Lateef Raji on this
great and irreparable loss. He will be sorely missed”, he said.
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