Breaking news: Ace Broadcaster, Lekan Olanrewaju is dead

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Breaking news: Ace Broadcaster, Lekan Olanrewaju is dead

The media industry in Ondo State was on Saturday evening thrown into mourning following the death of a popular veteran Broadcaster in the State, Deacon Olalekan Olanrewaju. 

Deacon Olanrewaju reportedly passed on Saturday evening during a church programme in Akure.

A member of the church who preferred anonymity confirmed the death of the popular broadcaster to Positive FM.



Deacon Olanrewaju was the pioneer anchor of the famous alternative dispute resolution programme “IJOKO OJOGBON” on Ondo State Owned television station, OSRC from where he got his appellation, “OLORI EBI”.

More details later

Culled from FRCN, Akure

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