The city of Ibadan was agog on Friday, April 19th, as people from all walks of life gathered to honour late Alhaji Abdullateef Akin-Tokunbo Olajide, father of the lawmaker representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Federal Constituency, Hon. Dhikirullahi Adedeji Stanley Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo, at his father’s 8-day fidau prayer.
Alhaji Tokunbo Olajide passed away on April 12th at the age of 87 and was laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
The fidau prayer, was held at his Anfani residence, while the reception was held at Jogor Event Centre.
Top government, political functionaries, elder statesmen, and dignitaries from various spheres of life who came to honour the Olajide family.
Among the dignitaries present were the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland and former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, Balogun Bobajiro of Orile Igbon, Otunba Seye Famojuro, Alhaja Bose Adedibu, among others.
Members of the National Assembly, including Honourable Lamiju Alao Akala, Honourable Abass Agboworin, and Honorable Shina Oyedeji, Hon. Akinremi Olaide Jagaban, Hon Ojo Makanjuola, Hon Olajide, Oloye Babatunde Ologburo, Boladuro, Hon Babatunde Tijani (Double T), members of the State House of Assembly and council chairmen, Chief Adegoke, all graced the event with their presence.
The audience at the Jogor Center was thrilled by a performance from Tolu Obey, son of the great juju legend, which added to the solemn yet celebratory atmosphere of the occasion.
Traditional rulers, political leaders, Local Government Chairmen, and a host of others across all walks of life graced the occasion.
The presence of such esteemed individuals underscored the significance of the event, reflecting the deep respect and honor accorded to the late Alhaji Tokunbo Olajide and his family during this period of mourning and remembrance.
Traditional Rulers, Political Leaders,
ALGON Chairman Hon Sikiru Oyedele Sanda and other LG Chairmen, Benedict Akika, Royal Oladije, Alhaji Salam Azeez, Hon. Ademola Omotosho, Hon. Ige Again, Deputy Speaker Hon. Muhammed Abiodun Fadeyi, PMS Chairman, Ambassador Wasiu Tomiwa Omolewa, Commissioner for Environment Hon. Mogbonjubola Jagaban, Commissioner for Lands, Williams Akin-Funmilayo, Hon Wole Akinleye, Engr Akeem Olatunji, Hon. Oluwaseun Olufade, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen. Hon. Adebayo Babajide, Party faithfuls, among others across all works of life
