Olori Gbadebo was a woman of substance – Senator Amosun

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle  Amosun has described the late Olori Taiwo Yetunde Gbadebo as a woman of substance who made invaluable contributions to the development of Egbaland, the State, and Nigeria.

Senator Amosun in his condolence message to the family of Oba Gbadebo noted that Olori Yetunde Gbadebo would be remembered for her meritorious teaching career and service to the nation, particularly her unblemished records as a Resident Electoral Commissioner of FEDECO in charge of Rivers and Lagos States in the 1970s.

He noted that Olori Gbadebo was a patriotic Nigerian who served selflessly and discharged herself creditably well during the most critical periods in the history of the nation and was also a key player in the Egba Traditional Institution.

Senator Amosun while condoling with the Gbadebo royal dynasty particularly the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, the Children, and other family members of the departed Olori,enjoined them to  thank God for the grace of longevity and take solace in the legacies that she left behind.

The Former Governor prayed to God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Olori Yetunde Gbadebo, widow of the erstwhile Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adesina Samuel Gbadebo II died on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, at the age of 96.

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