By Adeola Badru
Veteran journalist, renowned public relations practitioner and former Chief Press Secretary to several Oyo State governors, Oloye Lekan Alabi, is dead.
Alabi, who held the traditional title of Abese of Ibadanland, reportedly died on Saturday morning in Lagos at the age of 76, according to a statement issued by the Olubadan Palace.
The brief statement, signed by the Media Aide to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Adeola Oloko, announced the passing of the respected media icon and confirmed that he would be buried on Sunday in accordance with Islamic rites.
“The veteran journalist and multiple Press Secretary to former Oyo State governors, Lekan Alabi, is dead. The Abese Olubadan passed away this morning in Lagos at the age of 76 years,” the statement said.
