Report says Tunde Braimoh, died from the complications of COVID-19.
Hakeem Sokunle, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who confirmed this report to NAN, revealed that Braimoh contracted the virus from late Senator Bayo Osinowo.
Recall that Osinowo, a representative og Lagos East in the Senate, died around June from coronavirus complications.
Sokunle, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Healths noted they had been battling Braimoh’s health “for a while before his sudden demise. It is so sad we eventually lost him”.
Speaking on possible persons he contracted the virus from, he said, “It is assumed he may have likely contracted the virus from late Pepperito with whom you are much aware he was a close confidant. It is confirmed he died of COVID-19.”
Another member of the house, representing Ojo Constituency I, Victor Akande, stated that Braimoh has always been conscious when it comes to his health, so the news of his death was shocking.
“I could not sleep since 1 a.m. when I learnt about his demise, he is one of those who never toyed with his health matters,” he said.
He recalled that Braimoh was highly cautious and maintained strict adherence to all medical counsels on COVID-19.
Commenting on his impact Akande said, “He was such a fine breed whose impact will ever remain a point of reference”, the legislator added.