I take solace in my supportive cousins — Egungbohun

Chief Ibrahim Dende Egungbohun (IBD Dende) has disclosed that one of his strong consolation was in the fact that his late Uncle—Otunba Ayinla Wahab Egungbohun—left behind a team of supportive children.

Speaking during the Celebration of Life held at the open space of YNLG Primary School, Ebute-Igbooro, which took place on Saturday, 28th September, 2024, said that the sudden demise of his father-figure was such that could have destabilised him but for the support of his cousins.

“I take solace in the fact that he left behind a team of supportive children as my cousins”.

Yewa Paramount Ruler, Oba Olugbenle, Hon Haruna Egungbohun and Senator Adeola appreciating the Olori Omooba of Ijebu land at the band

Otunba Ayinla who died and laid to rest in the Islamic rites on Tuesday, 9th July, 2024 at Chief Dende Egungbohun’s maiden residence, Ebute-Igbooro, Yewa North LGA, Ogun State, “had ensured an enduring bond among all of us; sons and daughters of Egungbohun family at home and in Diaspora.

“I am happy that his biological children have grown up to become exemplaries in modesty.

“Take a look at Hon Haruna; he has been a functional legislator”, Chief Egungbohun continued, “his younger brother, Rafiu has proven his human resources management acumen to an enviable degree. Their siblings are doing proudly well also.

“Are you not moved by the orderly and dignified manner at which they treated every guests who honoured our invite?

“Take it from me; they have taken after their father in being respectful, generous, and decent as Yoruba would say, omo ti eya ba bi, eya ni i jo.

Oloja of Oja-Odan, Oba Adetunji Olowobese, Ilagba I at the Celebration of Life of Otunba Ayinla Wahab Egungbohun

“You could say that the distinguished guests at the Celebration of Life were there to honour my cousins and I, but remember that that thing they saw in us which prompted them to honour the invite could be one or two qualities that my late Uncle had directly or indirectly helped us to imbibe.

“Truth be told, the exemplary leadership exhibited by Baba-Ode during his lifetime has necessitated the mammoth gathering.

“Talking about being a father icon and rallying point for peaceful co-existence in Yewaland, Baba-Ode was one to beat.

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Hon Haruna and siblings

“In term of financial prudence, human and capital management, my Uncle was an icon of leadership, accountability and transparency.

“I thanked Allah for given us the grace to give Baba-Ode a deserved and befitting burial, may Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus.

“Let me use this avenue to express my heartfelt appreciation to everybody who has graced the occasion among whom were; Ogun West Senator Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) and Reps Gboyega Isiaka (GNI).

R-L: Reps Gboyega Isiaka and Chief Mrs Alaba Adewunmi (Alabama)

As well as Rt Hon Daisi Elemide led Ogun State Legislature, Deputy Governor Fagbohun and his Team from Pobe RP, Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Olaolu Olabimtan, Honorable Commissioner for Housing, Omoniyi Akande Jagunmolu, Hon Babatunde Olaotan (SSA Government House).

Chief Egungbohun thanked all Traditional Rulers, the Baales, Ilaro and other towns’ Council of Chiefs led by the Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, HRM Oba Olugbenle MFR, Yewa North LGA Executives, Hon Job Akintan, Hon Atanda Oduntan, Chief Olaegbe from Adja-Quere, Alhaji Rauf and the two Pauls from RP, Hon (Chief) Alaba Adewunmi (Alabama), Mr Monday Babalola (Olu Monday), Alhaji Akeem Isa (Himra) led Petroleum Marketers, Barrister Ola Folalu.

He appreciated also the presence of Sheikh Jamiu Sanusi (Ami-Olorun), Asiwaju Oloosa and her entourage, Nollywood Artists led by Chief Bolaji Amusan (Mr Latin), and many distinguished business gurus, politicians, clerics, traditionalists, entrepreneurs and all gallant security operatives who ensured the security of lives and properties throughout the day.

Chief Egungbohun acknowledged heartily the ‘head-leavening’ performance of the renowned Poet, Chief Sulaiman Aremu Ayilara (Ajobiewe).

He thanked all the MCs of the Day among who were the versatile Yewa born MC (Odu-Agba) and Adejoke Somoye (Ewa Ede).

He commended the duo of Alhaji Jamiu Adaradenu and Ayoola Michael Akinola (Alayo Melody Singer Int’l) for entertaining the distinguished guests with their fine “Seli-Fuji” and Juju music respectively.

King Wasiu Ayinde K1, the Olori Omooba of Akile Ijebu.

The dexterity of the Classical Musician at the band, Olori Omooba of Akile Ijebu, King Wasiu Omogbolahan Ayinde (K1) he appreciated greatly.