Tella disclosed this in a condolence message issued by his media aides to the news men in Abeokuta on Wednesday.
Alhaji Fatai Bodunrin passed away at the age of 80 on Wednesday after a brief illness.
Tella added that the entire Abeokuta North local government has lost a courageous person and a political leader per excellence.
The house of Assembly-elect prayed that his soul finds comfort in the bosom of the Almighty God, adding that the people of Abeokuta North will miss him.
"I pray that God Almighty grant the family the fortitude to bear this heavy loss.
“May God reward all the good works of Alhaji Fatai Bodunrin, forgive his limitations and bless what he left behind."
