Former member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Hon. Kunle Odidi, has passed away at the age of 58 following a brief illness.
Announcing his demise on his official Facebook page, his brother, Segun Odidi, wrote:
”With a heavy heart, I mourn the passage of my brother and friend, Hon Kunle Odidi. He was my brother, friend and family We shared a surname, a history, good times and tough ones, and a bond that death cannot break. His exit leaves a space nothing else can fill. Rest in peace, brother, certainly today is one of my saddest moment.”
As of the time of filing this report, the full details surrounding his passing and the exact cause of death remain sketchy, as family members and close political associates are yet to issue an official public statement regarding his transition.
Hon. Odidi was a prominent political figure in Ondo State, particularly known for his active representation and leadership within the southern senatorial district and the riverine oil-producing region of Ilaje. He represented the Ilaje Constituency II in the Ondo State House of Assembly under the Labour Party platform, taking his seat following a landmark Court of Appeal victory and subsequent re-run election in 2010.
Beyond his time in the state legislature, Odidi was a respected party leader and grassroots mobilizer who played key roles in political alignments across the state. He was also a major contender for the Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives during past election cycles.
Tributes and condolences have begun pouring in from political stakeholders, community leaders, and constituents across Ondo State as news of his sudden demise spreads.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements and statements from the family are expected to be made available in due course.
