Pastor (Mrs.) Helen Oritsejafor, wife of the immediate past President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, is bereaved following the death of her father, Pa Gabriel Ojo Falegan.
Pa Falegan died in the early hours of the day at the age of 85, three months before his 86th birthday.
During his lifetime, the deceased was a notable politician, educationist and administrator.
He was also the founder of the popular Timi Agbale Grammar School in Ede, Osun State, which he named after the traditional ruler of the town at the time.
Falegan was among those who played a role in the agitation for the creation of Ekiti State in 1996. He was also an elder statesman and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
His death marks the end of the life of a respected political figure whose contributions spanned education, public administration and community development.
He is survived by his wives, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Among his children are Pastor (Mrs.) Helen Oritsejafor; Evangelist Shalom Olumide, a leading gospel singer; and Asiwaju Kayode Falegan, a notable broadcaster.
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