*HRM Oba (Dr.) Peter Babatunde Ojo, the Akimo of Ikimo-Ijesa, in Obokun Local Government Area, bids farewell to Pa Isaac Oladele Ojo, his late father, who was buried Friday, October 18, 2024, in Ilesa, Osun State of Nigeria

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HRM Oba (Dr.) Peter Babatunde Ojo, the Akimo of Ikimo-Ijesa, in Obokun Local Government Area (LGA) of Osun State of Nigeria, Friday, October 18, 2024, bade farewell to Pa Isaac Oladele Ojo, his late father, who was buried at his residence, in the Ilaje area of Ilesa town in the state.

绿帽献妻 reports late Pa Ojo, who was born April 12, 1935, to late Madam Alice Olayemi Ojo and Pa Gabriel Oginni Ojo, hailed from Odo Osunmu, Aragan, in Ilesa, while Pa Ojo Oginni鈥檚 maternal descendant was the Odeyemi鈥檚 Osunmu Olojiodo of Ikimo-Ijesa.

HRM Oba (Dr.) Ojo, the Akimo of Ikimo-Ijesa, and some other members of the family of late Pa Isaac Oladele Ojo

Following the funeral ceremony at the deceased鈥檚 residence Friday, the Outing Service for late Pa Ojo, who died September 1, 2024, at age 89, also held at the Christ Apostolic Church, (CAC), Isokun District Coordinating Council (DCC) Headquarters, in Ilesa, under the leadership of Pastor T. A. Adesoji, Superintendent of Isokun DCC.

Making a grand entry into the arena of the colourful reception programme held at Rasmond Event Centre at Ilaje, HRM Oba (Dr.) Ojo, in company with his Olori Elizabeth Ayobami Ojo, the Olori Akimo of Ikimo-Ijesa, welcomed fellow traditional rulers, associates, and guests to the well-attended event shortly after the Funeral Ceremony/Outing Service.

Cross-sections of some of the Royal Fathers, Oloris and High Chiefs at the reception programme

The event also attracted several hundreds of dignitaries from all walks of life, including top royal fathers, family relations, cr猫me-de-la-cr猫me of the society, friends, associates from across Osun State, and other parts of the West African country.

Akimo-in-Council, chiefs and associates pay tributes to late Pa Ojo

Earlier, in their separate tributes for late Pa Ojo, the Akimo-in-Council had stated: 鈥淲e can鈥檛 pay death to release you for us; your good impact on Lojiodo鈥檚 dynasty cannot be measured by Gold.

Pas. (Dr.) Ojuolape C. Adeola with some members of the family of late Pa Isaac Oladele Ojo, relations, and friends at the event

鈥淵ou are more than jewel. The Odeyemis and Lojiodos are missing you but heaven has welcomed you. Beloved Daddy, you were full of grace in looks and in need.

鈥淭ruly graceful, an epitome of courage, dedication and devotion to God and people around you.

鈥淲e hold you dear in our hearts, where your memories remain forever fresh. Rest on Omo Osunmu Opoodi鈥�.鈥�

In his tributes to the deceased, High Chief Adewuyi A. T., Risa of Ikimo-Ijesa, stated: 鈥淭here鈥檚 time and season for everything in life. Pa Isaac Oladele Ojo lived among the living, and has now joined those who have passed on resting in the Lord till eternity鈥�. Farewell Baba Ilaje.鈥�

Pas. (Dr.) Ojuolape C. Adeola, late Pa Ojo鈥檚 eldest daughter, in her tributes also wrote: 鈥淭he sweet memory of my father will forever linger in my heart.

鈥淏aba Juo, as some people used to call Baba Mi, was a man of many dispositions, as he was a very caring man, very humble, well-organised, very neat, very accommodating, very approachable, and he was able to live very impactful life in his own little way.鈥�

Cross-sections of guests at the reception

Dr. Adeola also stated: 鈥淗e worked in several places, and in all, he left a footprint of an impeccable character, and today, by God鈥檚 grace, we his children are able to stand tall wherever we are.

鈥淗is departure, is without doubt, painful but what else can we do than to submit to God鈥檚 will concerning him. I believe that on the resurrection day, we shall all meet to part no more.鈥�

Roll-call of some Royal Fathers, high chiefs, associates, and friends in attendance

Among several Royal Fathers and Oloris, high chiefs, groups, associations, and other networth individuals that graced the reception programme are Members of the Akimo-in-Council; HRM Engr. Oluwafemi Agunsoye Abikeyin Ekun, Elegboro of Ijebu-Ijesa; HRM (Dr.) Oba Abdulrasak Olanbiwaonninu Abiola Esan, the Supreme Onileegbo-Ijesa; HRM Oba Samson Bamidele, the Owa Akinfin of Ikinfinland; and HRM Oba Augustine Adenipekun Alowolodu, the Elere of Ere-Ijesa.

Others are HRM Oba Michael Adeyemi Adebayo JP (Adelugbagbe I), the Oludo of Ido-Ijesa; HRM Oba (Dr.) Ajayi Lawrence (Lofingbure I), the Alahun of Ilahun-Ijesa; HRM Oba Adelowo Adeniyi Oluwabunmi, the Onile Ayo of Ile Ayo; HRH Oba Isaac Coker, the Alayegunle of Ayegunle-Ijesa; and Olori Akintokun Iyabo, Olori Onidoka of Idoka-Ijesa.

Other Royal Fathers at the reception programme also included HRM Oba David Olaniyi Adewumi, the Onimoro of Imoro-Ijesa; HRH Oba Ezekiel Adejuyitan, the Nisagbe of Isagbe, and Olori Bolanle Adejuyitan; HRM Oba Taiwo Kehinde Adebowale (Jowele Lorioko, the Onifiye of Idaado-Ijesa, and Olori Adeosun Adebowale; HRM Oba Sunday Ishola Ibironke, the Awaraja of Iwaraja-Ijesa, and Olori Ibironke.

HRH Oba Omo Tooyosi Adebayo M. Akinleye, JP, Odundun Asoludero, Ojagbudaarere I, the Olukosi of Olukosi-Ijesa; HRH Oba Oluyemi Oyeleye Falode II, the Oloke Oshin-Ijesa, and Olori Modupe Oluyemisi Falode; HRH Oba Adegbuyi Adegbenga Joseph, the Olokeana of Okeana; HRH Oba Adebowale Adeniran Popoola, the Olorunja of Orunja-Ijesa; and High Chief Oyewusi Babatunji Fowowe, the Odofin of Odo-Ijesa, all came to express their solidarity with HRM Oba (Dr.) Ojo over his father鈥檚 demise.

Still among several other high-profile individuals and groups that honoured the invitations for the occasion are Alhaji Mustapher Temidayo Esan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sumaworld Agro-Allied Nigeria Limited; and Prince Adedire Sunday Omole Egbeyemi.

Late Pa Ojo was survived by Deacon Bolakale Ojo, his wife, several children, who are now astute professionals in diverse fields of human endeavour, and ministers of God, and one of his children is HRM Oba (Dr.) Peter Babatunde Ojo, the current Akimo of Ikimo-Ijesa, in Osun State.

Photo editing: Gbenga Kayode.

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