Nigerian legendary Juju Musician, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, better known as King Sunny Ade, has lost his wife, Hon. Risikat Ajoke Adegeye to the cold hands of death.
The deceased was a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, and a former Chairmanship Aspirant under the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area.
According to reports, she died in the early hours of Tuesday, 21st September 2021 after a brief illness.
Mr. George Folarin Olawande confirmed the death on behalf of the family in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement reads,
“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 an 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.”
