Obituary

Prophet Olowere’s death, a great loss – Sen. Alli

By Web News 674

Oluwakayode Banjo

Senator Sharafadeen Alli, APC lawmaker representing Oyo-South has described the death of Prophet Michael Ojo Olowere, popularly called Baba Olowere as a loss of a true prophet of God.

Alli in a condolence message he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday, said that the late Baba Olowere, a popular evangelist and founder of Christ Apostolic Church(CAC), Oke-Agbara, Asi Bodija, passed away on Wednesday at his Asi residence in Ibadan.

He was reported to have for over six decades, spearheaded the planting of several churches within the CAC mission, beginning with the CAC Oke-Imole, Agbowo, in 1978.

The lawmaker described late Olowere, the oldest prophet in the CAC family as a deep preacher, teacher and gospel evangelist who was greatly loved by all. 

According to him, “Baba Olowere was a resolute and dogged believer in God. Godly, humble, disciplined, contented and respected by all.”

Alli said that the late Baba Olowere was a worthy father, evangelist and popular prayer warrior, who never discriminated against anyone irrespective of religious or ethnic affiliations.

He said that the late Baba Olowere’s earthly sojourn was to the glory of God and the blessing of humanity.

“His death is a huge loss to the people of Oyo State, particularly the Christian community. He has indeed left behind a shoe too big for others to wear.

“His legacies of philanthropy, orderly behaviour, respect for fellow human beings, culture of tolerance, contentment, discipline and ability to live above board will surely outlive him.

“I have no doubt that his affectionate love for mankind, dedication to God and quintessential lifestyle will grant him eternal rest“, he said.

The lawmaker expressed condolences to his family, the CAC Worldwide and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

He prayed that Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and give his families fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

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Lifestyle

OBJ Condoles Oyo Government On Monarchs’ Exit

By Web News 722

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid a condolence visit to Oyo state government over the demise of two of her prominent rulers; The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi and Olubadan of Ibadanland,Oba Saliu Adetunji.

Chief Obasanjo who visited the Agodi  Secretariat, Ibadan condoled with the state government and families of the deceased and prayed for the repose of the souls of the two monarchs.’’ I thought I should pay condolence visit in Oyo State where within a short period of time, you have lost two of your highest traditional rulers’’,according to the former president.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo(3rd on the left), Oyo State Deputy Governor, Rauf Olaniyan(2nd on the left),Former secretary to Oyo state government, Chief Olayiwola Olakojo(2nd right).

Responding, Oyo state Governor, Seyi Makinde represented by the Deputy Governor,Engineer Rauf Olaniyan appreciated former president Obasanjo, describing him as a core Yoruba man who understands cultural values.

He said Oyo state government would continue to draw from his wealth of experience.

On the entourage of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo were the former Secretary to Oyo state government, Chief Olayiwola Olakojo and Otunba Oyewole Fasawe.

Iyabo Adebisi

Lifestyle

Chief Busari Adebisi Was A True Democrat: Governor Makinde

By Web News 792

Oyo State Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has described the death of a former Secretary to the Oyo State Government, Chief Busari Adebisi, as a huge loss to the state at this critical time.

Governor Makinde who commiserated with the family, friends and political associates of the renowned politician, prayed to Allah to grant him Aljanah Fidaus.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quotes the governor as describing Adebisi, a prominent member of the Coalition of Political Parties that collaborated for his victory in the 2019 election, as a true democrat and statesman.

He added that his death has created another gap in the state and the country, as according to him, the country needs elder statesmen with wealth of experience in different areas now, more than ever before.

Iyabo Adebisi

Lifestyle

Osun Govt. Condoles Owa-Obokun,Ogiyan, Over Wives’ Passage

By Web News 918

Osun State Government has described the death of the wives of Owa-Obokun of Ijeshaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, and Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode Oyesosin II, as a colossal loss to Ijeshaland and Ejigbo respectively.

In a condolence statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbemode, Osun government commiserated with the traditional rulers, the children and the entire members of the two royal families, praying God to grant them the fortitude to bear the losses.

Osun government described Olori Olanike Aromolaran and Olori Ruth Anike Oyeyode as strong pillars and support system to the reigns of Owa-Obokun and the Ogiyan respectively.

“The Government of State of Osun commiserates with the Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, and the Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode Oyesosin II over the passage of Olori Olanike Aromolaran and Olori Ruth Anike Oyeyode.

“We commiserate with the royal families and the entirety of Ijeshaland and Ejigbo on the death of the two matriarchs who now have joined their forebears, and pray God’s comfort and peace for our Kabiyesi, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran and Oba Omowonuola Oyeyode Oyesosin II”, the statement reads in part.

Sola Agboola