By Osahon Osahon
Popular Juju musician, Chief Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, better known as King Sunny Ade, has lost his wife, Risikat Ajoke Adegeye, who died after a brief illness.
She died less than 24 hours to the 74th birthday anniversary of the legendary singer and entertainer.
The deceased was a devoted and loyal member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who represented Amuwo-Odofin Local Government between 2011 and 2015.
She was also a former chairmanship aspirant in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area. at the Lagos State House of Assembly.
He death was announced in a statement on Tuesday by George Folarin Olawande on behalf of the family.
The statement reads in part: “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.”
