Adeseun, Odebunmi Bunvic, Alao-Akala, Chief Imam, others attend Hon. Ogunwuyi’s mum’s fidau
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By Sunday Adepoju
The three-day fidau prayer for Alhaja Mopelola Ogunwuyi, mother of Hon. Chief Seun Ogunwuyi, the immediate past Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, was held today at the politician’s residence in the Sunsun area of Ogbomoso.
Ogunwuyi, last week, resigned his appointment as Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.
The gathering attracted notable political figures, including Senator Amuzat Ayoade Adeseun, represented by Hon. Remi Adepoju; former three-term member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Olusegun Dokun Odebunmi, popularly known as Bunvic; and other political leaders and associates of the deceased family.
Among other dignitaries at the fidau were the Abese of Ogbomosoland, High Chief Oladipo Kasali; Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Youths in ParliameHon.nt, Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, represented; Captain Jacob Adejumo Ajao, former federal lawmaker; Hon. Ademola Olateju, former House of Assembly member; Alhaji Bashiru Akanbi; and a former Deputy Chief of Staff to the late Governor Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala, Alh. Rasaq Gbadegesin Kareem and who also recently resigned as a member of Governor Seyi Makinde’s Advisory Council.
Also in attendance were Aremo of Oko, Chief Shina Adedokun, former Chairman of Ogbomoso North LGA, Alh. Ibrahim Ajagbe popularly called Toske; Prince Wasiu Olukan; other past local government chairmen, vice-chairmen, civil servants, professionals, leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties, as well as government functionaries at the local, state, and federal government levels.
Ogunwuyi, who is the Mayeloye of Ijeru Kingdom, previously represented Ogbomoso South State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly and later represented Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South and Oriire Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
The Grand Chief Imam of Ogbomosoland, Alhaji Dr. Yunus Olusina Taliat Ayilara II, who led the religious observance, commended Ogunwuyi for his contributions to politics, Islam and humanity.
The Islamic cleric particularly praised the former Chief of Staff for respecting his late mother’s religious beliefs, expressing appreciation for his decision to honour her faith and uphold the values she cherished.
He described Ogbomoso as a community known for religious tolerance, noting that individuals from different backgrounds had contributed to the development of the town and its people.
Dr. Teliat acknowledged the contributions of Ogunwuyi and other prominent personalities, including the Onpetu of Ijeru, to the growth and development of their communities.
He also urged members of the public to take good care of their parents while they are alive, highlighting the sacrifices parents make to provide for their children and prepare them for the future.
The Grand Chief Imam prayed for Ogunwuyi, asking Allah to entrust him with greater responsibilities and grant him the wisdom to continue contributing to the development of Ogbomoso, Oyo State and Nigeria.
He also commended Hon..Odebunmi for his contributions and recognised the importance of the roles played by political leaders and other stakeholders in promoting community development and religious harmony.
The event was a gathering of people from different religious, political and professional backgrounds who came together to honour the memory of the deceased and offer prayers for the Ogunwuyi family.
Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr. Sunday Ogunwuyi expressed appreciation to all those who attended the fidau and supported the family with prayers and other gestures of solidarity.
He prayed that God would reward the attendees and grant everyone the grace to outlive their loved ones at their prime old age.
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