Deji Tinubu, Gov. Ambode’s Special Adviser, Slumps, Dies

Deji Tinubu, Gov. Ambode’s Special Adviser, Slumps, Dies

Deji Tinubu slumped during a novelty match in the Epe, where Lagos State government functionaries are hosted

Deji Tinubu, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s Special Adviser on Sports is dead. The deceased reportedly died on Thursday during a novelty match in the Epe area of Lagos State, where Lagos State Executive members and other top government functionaries are hosted for a retreat.

Deji Tinubu, who was the former Chairman of Lagos State Sports Commission, slumped in the field and was confirmed dead at a hospital in Epe.

A source who witnessed the sad incident, said

“He slumped while playing football this evening at Retreat with Governor in Epe, took to the Charlet clinic but was later rushed to the General Hospital in EPE when condition didn’t improve…. unfortunately, we lost Uncle Deji Tinubu is gone.”

He is 5th left in the photo above which was taken few minutes before he slumped. Deji Tinubu is remembered for pushing for the approval of five schools competitions by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, which was held in November and December in Lagos.

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