Chief Ernest Shonekan died of a natural illness this morning January 11, 2022 at the age of 85 in Lagos state.
Ernest Shonekan was the former head of the Interim National Government that was set up by General Ibrahim Babangida.
Between August 26 and November 17, 1993, Chief Ernest Shonekan was the chiarman of the Interim National Government before he was overthrown by a coup led by Late General Sani Abacha.
His death was confirmed on Tuesday in a statement by family members who also said that further details about the burial will soon be disclosed.
The statement reads
"To the glory of the Almighty, the Shonekans family announces the passing of the patriarch, loving husband to margaret, dutiful father to us all and former head of state, chief Ernest, Adegunle, Oladeinde Shonekan, GCFR, CBE, the Baba sale of Egba land."
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Hmmm

Forever in our hearts. Rest in paradise. I remember him back in 1993 When i was in Jss3.

What happened to him?