Risikat Ajoke Adegeye, an ex-member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and wife of Juju legend, King Sunny Ade, is dead.
Sources in the Lagos State House of Assembly and Daniel Fayemi, media aide to Adegeye’s son, confirmed her death.
Fayemi said: “The philanthropic politician passed on in the early hours of Tuesday. Her remains have since been deposited at the TOS funeral homes, Lagos.
“She is survived by her grieving husband and son, Mr. George Folarin. Funeral arrangements would be communicated accordingly.”
In a statement on Tuesday, her son, Folarin, also confirmed the death on behalf of the family.
He said: “We wish to formally inform, friends, well-wishers, political associates, and the general public that Hon Risikat Ajoke Adegeye passed on after a brief illness during the early hours of Tuesday, 21st September 2021.
“Hon Risikat Ajoke Adegeye was a Honourable Member in the 6th Assembly of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
“She will be greatly missed not only by her immediate family but also by her political associates and followers. Further information in respect to her burial ceremony will be announced later after extensive consultations with the family.
“Thank you as we pray that she continues to rest peacefully and eternally with the Almighty God.”
The cause of her death is yet unknown. May her soul rest in peace.