The father of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Dr Emmanuel Adesanya Abiodun, is dead.

DAILY POST reports that the patriarch passed on Monday after a brief illness. He was 89 years.

According to a statement by the governor, the deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs Victoria Abiodun, many children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members.

“Further announcements will be made by the family in due course,” Abiodun said.