The former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has died at the age of 70, according to Daily Independent reports.

The late governor had been battling for his life for several weeks, he had been in comatose and on life support for some days after a botched surgery passed which eventually led to his death at the First Cardiology Hospital, Ikoyi.

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According to a plethora of News platforms, Ajimobi, who was being treated for COVID-19 complications, has been totally unconscious since last Thursday after his organs totally collapsed.

He said his family will make a formal announcement on Thursday evening.

“His organs collapsed about a week ago. It is just that the family didn’t want to unplug the life support. May his soul rest in peace,” The source said.

The former governor was rumoured to be dead last week but his aides and family members denounced the report asking Nigerians to rather pray for his recovery.