Tinubu Losses Political Ally

He was the pioneer Provost of the Lagos State College of Primary Education which has just been upgraded to the Lagos State University of Education.

He was aged 74.

He celebrated his birthday in November,2021 amidst pomps and ceremony.

However, today,he is no more.

He is Professor Tunde Samuel, a member of the Governance Advisory Council of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos chapter, and one of the trusted ally and top political strategist of Nigeria’s presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu. 

GAC, is an influential, elite group that determines who occupies positions in Lagos APC politics in the state.

It was gathered that Samuel died on the evening of Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Lagos during a brief,  illness.

APC, in a statement released by it’s Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, lamented the sudden loss, saying the deceased will be sorely missed.

“Prof Samuel, an erudite strategist, a focused leader, died when his wealth of experience is most needed in our political firmament. May God grant his soul eternal rest”.the statement read.

Also, a release by Lagos State Executive Council, stated; “Prof. Tunde Samuel, was an experienced Educationists and Administrator, a worthy member of the GAC, former Chairman, Governing Council of Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education (AOCOED),

Former Provost of Lagos State College of Primary Education (LASCOPED),“Undoubtedly and befittingly, Prof Samuel deserves the accolades showered on him as a proven Pathfinder, an Untainted Progressive, a Quintessential Leader, a Trusted Grassrooter, a Visionary Personality, a Solid Mobilizer, a Stabilizer”~the State Executive Council eulogized Samuel during his birthday.

“Indeed you have proven yourself as a bulwark of democracy, a quintessential leader, a true servant of the people, a role model, particularly to all young progressive politicians in Lagos State and in Nigeria at large.

“Through clear actions and deeds, you have unambiguously demonstrated high values and contributed immensely to the development/stability of our noble party and Lagos State”. the statement added

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