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Exclusive Story Of Funsho Williams: The Man Who Should Have Defeated Tinubu’s Anointed Candidate, Fashola, To Emerge As Lagos Governor In 2007 And How He Was Assassinated In His Ikoyi Mansion
Exclusive Story Of Funsho Williams: The Man Who Should Have Defeated Tinubu’s Anointed Candidate, Fashola, To Emerge As Lagos Governor in 2007 And How He Was Assassinated In His Ikoyi Mansion....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Written By Oshiobugie John
Funsho Williams’ journey began with an education at St. Paul’s Catholic School in Ebute Metta and later St. Gregory’s College, Lagos. In 1968, he pursued a degree in civil engineering at the University of Lagos, followed by a Master’s degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in 1974. Returning to Nigeria, Williams dedicated 17 years to the Lagos State civil service, overseeing the construction of approximately 70% of roads and bridges. His tenure culminated as a Permanent Secretary in 1991. CONTINUE READING
Transitioning to the business realm, Williams later reentered public service as a Lagos State Commissioner under Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola’s Military Administration. In the mid-1990s, driven by a desire to shape policy, he ventured into politics. He traversed party affiliations, from the United Nigeria Congress Party (UNCP) to the Alliance for Democracy (AD) after the suspicious death of UNCP leader General Sani Abacha. Eventually, he settled with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the wake of their 2003 electoral victory led by President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Having contested twice in Lagos State Governorship elections, Williams aimed for the PDP Gubernatorial nomination for Lagos State in 2006. His goal was to wrest control from the Alliance for Democracy Party. Tragically, on July 27, 2006, Williams was discovered bound, strangled, and stabbed at his home in Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi—a wealthy enclave in Lagos.
During the trial, Professor John Obafunwa, Chief Forensic Pathologist of Lagos State, testified that Williams died from manual strangulation, resulting in asphyxia. The post-mortem examination revealed defensive wounds, with deep bruises on the arms and legs indicating an attempt to resist the assailant.
The forensic investigation involved meticulous steps to preserve evidence, such as wrapping the deceased’s hands with a newspaper. Mr. Obafunwa detailed the crime scene’s chaos and the subsequent post-mortem examination at Creek Military Hospital, uncovering a cut on Williams’ forehead and bruises around his neck.
Various samples, including blood, urine, eye fluids, stomach contents, and nail scrapings, were collected for forensic analysis. The court was informed that an X-ray revealed a fracture of the thyroid cartilage (neck bone).
The defense counsel opted not to cross-examine Mr. Obafunwa. Subsequently, on July 28, 2006, two individuals, including Williams’ campaign manager and Senator Kingsley Adeseye Ogunlewe, were arrested in connection with his death. Ogunlewe, a former Works Minister, was also aspiring to be the PDP Gubernatorial candidate.
Funsho Williams found his final resting place at the Victoria Court Cemetery, Lagos, leaving behind a legacy marred by a tragic and unresolved demise.
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