+ How The Second Daughter of Prince Samuel Adedoyin and Close Political Associate of Atiku Abubakar Battled Cancer For Two Years

The lawmaker representing Irepodun/Oke-Ero/Isin/Ekiti Federal Constitiency of Kwara state at the House of Representatives, Hon Funke Adedoyin is dead

She was aged 56.

Adedoyin, a mother of one, was the second daughter of foremost industrialist, Prince Samuel Adedoyin. She was one of the closest political associates of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Senator Bukola Saraki.

Until her death, Adedoyin who served as minister of state for Health under Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration was the Deputy Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Army.

Her death which occurred this afternoon in Abuja was said to have resulted from cancer complications which she has battled with since 2016.

She was said to have been cured of the ailment but suffered a relapse three months ago which led to her travelling to the United States.

She had since returned to the country and recuperating in Abuja when the incident occurred.

Adedoyin is survived by a son, father and many siblings.