SARAKI DIES AT 79

It is confirmed. Olusola Saraki, the strong man of Kwara state politics is dead. He was aged 79.  Leader of the Nigerian Senate during the second republic, Dr. Saraki died in lagos in the early hours of this morning.

Late Dr. Olusola Saraki

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           His son and former governor of Kwara state,  Dr. Bukola Saraki could not be reached for comments, but a family member confirmed the development.
Dr. Saraki was the arrow head of politics in Kwara state for more than two decades till e was displaced as kingmaker by his son, Bukola Saraki, presently a serving Senator and former Governor of  Kwara State.
Reports have it that the politician’s body has will be flown to Ilorin, Kwara state capital for burial according to Islamic rites.