Member representing Ibadan North East/South East Federal constituency, Rep Abass Adigun, popularly known as Agboworin, on Friday, joined top government functionaries, political leaders, religious leaders, business moguls, community leaders at the 8-day fidau prayer and reception organised to honour the late father of Hon. Dhikirullahi Adedeji Stanley Olajide (Odidiomo).
Recall the deceased, Alhaji Abdullateef Akin-Tokunbo Olajide, who was 87 years old, passed away on April 12th, and was laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
The fidau prayer at Pa Olajide’s residence in Anfani area, Ibadan, preceded the reception ceremony, which held at Jogor Event Centre and the Liberty Stadium simultaneously.
Expectedly, top government and political functionaries, elder statesmen, and dignitaries from various spheres of life graced the event to honor the Olajide family and celebrate the life of the deceased.
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.
Also in attendance were members of the National Assembly, including Honorable Lamiju Alao Akala, 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
The audience at the Jogor Center was thrilled by live performance from Tolu Obey, son of the great juju legend, which added to the solemn yet celebratory atmosphere of 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
