The city of Ibadan was agog on Friday, April 19th, as people from all walks of life gathered to celebrate the glorious exit of Alhaji Tokunbo Olajide, father of the lawmaker representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Federal Constituency, Hon. Dhikirullahi Adedeji Stanley Olajide, popularly known as Odidiomo.
Alhaji Tokunbo Olajide died on April 12th at the age of 87 and was laid to rest according to Islamic rites the same day.
The fidau prayer led by Chief Imam of Ibadanland Sheik Abdul Ganiuy Agbotomokekere was held at his Anfani residence in the morning while the reception was held at Jogor Event Centre and liberty stadium.
The Islamic clerics who prayed at the fidau prayer extolled the virtues of the late Alhaji Tokunbo Olajide and pray that Almighty Allah grant him Aljana Firdauz.
Jogor centre, the venue of the reception was filled with the brim as top government officials, lawmakers traditional rulers political stalwarts captain of industries and others celebrates with Olajide’s
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, Deputy Speaker oyo Assembly Hon Abiodun Fadeyi,and other members of the state Assembly and cabinet members.
Members of the National Assembly, including Honorable Lamiju Alao Akala, Honorable Abass Agboworin, and Honorable Shina Oyedeji, Hon. Akinremi Olaide Jagaban, Hon Ojo Makanjuola, Hon Olajide, Balogun Bobajiro of Orile Igbon, Otunba Seye Famojuro, Alhaja Bose Adedibu,Oloye Babatunde Ologburo, Boladuro, Hon Babatunde Tijani (Double T),Baale Ekotedo Chief Taiwo Ayorinde, prominent raditional rulers, political leaders, Local Government Chairmen
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
Hon Olajide who was overwhelmed by the love and support he received from people at the event wrote: “Thank you so much sir and everyone for the show of love for honoring our invitation to attend the farewell Reception for our father, Alhaji Abdullateef Akin-Tokunbo Olajide (LATO)”
Tolu Obey, son of the legendary juju musician Chief Ebenezer Obey and his band thrilled the audience at the Jogor center while Taiye Adebisi popularly known as Taiye currency performed at liberty stadium.
