Dance With Commissioner Wasiu Olatunbosun

 Ambassador Romoke Ayinde with Oyo State Commissioner for Culture, Wasiu Olatunbosun and some guests dancing during Traditional Music & Dance festival at the National Museum of Unity, Ibadan 

Amb Romoke Ayinde with cultural group

 

Speech Delivered By Amb Romoke Ayinde At Ike Agba event

 Address of Amb Romoke Ayinde during the celebration of Ike Agba 

Grant Sunday Igboho Amnesty -Satguru Marahaj Ji Begs President Tinubu

Satguru Marahaj Ji

The Founder of One Love Family and Living Perfect Master, Satguru Maharaj Ji, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant amnesty to Yoruba agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho who is on self-exile, to return to Nigeria.

Maharaj Ji pleaded with Tinubu to grant the leader of the group a presidential pardon so that he could return from where he is taking refuge.

Adeyemo left the country after security operatives invaded his residence in Ibadan, Oyo state, during the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government on suspicion that he was allegedly engaging in gun running and terrorism.

He was subsequently arrested and detained in the Benin Republic but was thereafter released in March 2022 to have access to medical services on the condition that he would not move out of the country.

In a statement signed by Maharaj Ji pleaded that Sunday Igboho should be allowed to return to Nigeria in the interest of national unity and to move the nation forward.

It stated that the right time is now for President Tinubu to use his presidential prerogative to grant amnesty to Igboho.

The statement reads in parts: “I urge President Tinubu, who was himself an agitator for democracy during the June 12, 1993 saga, to pardon Chief Adeyemo because his agitation was solely for the security and development of the Yoruba South West region.”

Pledging His support for President Tinubu in his bold quest to move the country forward through developing a democratic system and institutions, Maharaj Ji said: “Perhaps you would all agree with me that the dwindling fortunes of this country have been deeply aggravated by the 1999 constitution which was handed to us by the military, without the input of democratic representations.

“There is no gain in saying that this country needs an urgent rescue from the worsening socio-economic and security ailment of all time, and the first dose of the panacea to cure such crises must and should be the amendment of the so-called 1999 constitution, which successive administrations lack the political will to implement.

Sunday Adeyemo AKA Igboho

“I believe that President Tinubu is a brave leader who has all it takes to engage cerebral socio-political approaches to see to the amendment of the anti-progressive constitution.”

According to Him, Igboho is one of the living spirit of Oduduwa himself and that he speaks the mind of over 70 million Yoruba people throughout the world.

"Sunday Igboho remains an undisputed hero of the Yoruba people today, and that his actions are in accordance with the self-determination clause in the United Nations Charter.

He said Igboho has come to fill a void created by those charged with the responsibility of defending their people in the face of both internal and external aggression.

"Adeyemo did not exceed the frontiers of the ancestral land of his forefathers. What he was determined to do was to guard his people, men, women and children against unprovoked attacks ruthlessly and brutishly unleashed on them and to ensure that conducive atmosphere existed for his people to carry out their legitimate businesses without series of indignities they were notoriously subjected to.”

Maharaj Ji said Igboho never went out of his way to attack anybody outside of the Yoruba nation, nor does he issue terrorist threats to fellow Nigerians on regular basis, like the pampered “angels of Officialdom.”

The statement added: “Chief Adeyemo is not a threat to any government or any institutions in Nigeria. All his actions are in the self-defense of his people. He should therefore not be demonized.

"Igboho is defender of the defenceless and he is a metaphor for Nigeria. When we have agencies who appear nonchalant, what will come next is for non state actors to take charge. It was because of this same crisis that led to the establishment of Amotekun but nothing seems to have been done and that's  why Igboho is having heroic acceptance", He said.

He belongs to many cultural groups for the upliftment of the people towards positive growth and understanding of the polarized world of secular society.

"Adeyemo's mission was meant to put a stop to the iniquities being meted out to Yoruba people, of which he is a proud son. His concern was the security of lives and properties of the people in the entire South-West geopolitical zone and not Boko Haram.

"Even after the security apparatus were mistakenly informed about him and got attacked and his house destroyed, he was still adamant that the truth shall come out to prove all allegations against him was false. He is a true Nigerian loved by all sectors of the people.

"There is no where in the southern part of the country you will hear of him in bad taste because his belief in ONE NIGERIA is for equal rights, rule of law, the dignity of all Nigerians and Africans alike.

"Igboho's mission was meant to put a stop to the iniquities being meted out to Yoruba people, of which he is a proud son.

"He is crusading for the Yoruba nation and he has not committed any offence at all. So any Yoruba man who has not committed any offence and he is being victimised, people will rise up for such a person. Nothing will happen to Sunday Igboho.

"Here is a man whose penchant love for all goes beyond tribal and religious barriers judging by his ever readiness to assist people of both religions to fulfil their obligations before God.

Maharaj Ji urged the Federal Government to allow Sunday Adeyemo to live a free life in the interest of the country's unity; He said the Federal Government has no reasonable ground to persecute the Yoruba freedom fighter for merely participating in, or organising non-violent free protests demanding independence for his people, in the face of deep rooted acts of racism, tribalism, ethnic and integrity crisis in the nation which the present democratic government of President Tinubu is rectifying through his Renew Hope Agenda.

According to Him, agitation for secession is as a result of past Federal Government Leaders failure to adequately address issues of policing, justice and fundamental rights among the different ethnic groups across the country.

He said: "The present treatment the Federal Government is meting out to Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu showed bias, particularly compared with the way bandits are treated in the northern parts and killer herdsmen across the country." My strong view is that the action of the Federal Government through its security agencies against Igboho would end up creating more freedom fighters in the country, more dangerous persons would follow the path with a view to becoming a hero for his people.

"Sunday Igboho did not install radio to attack the government nor did he use any newspapers to fan the ember of hatred, disunity nor did he create a cult or use group of Nigerians to spread terror and terrorism. 

He is a fine patriot of the Yoruba Nation who came up to wake the Governments to please ensure safety of life, security of properties of all, provision of employment and security of Yorubas in all parts of the country.

"Whenever land grabbers hear of him, they tremble because he is ready to assist recovery of people’s lands within the law whether with the proper traditional history or legal means.

"He is well known as a patriot who has the love of all Nigerian at heart.

"Unfortunately, Federal Government is not learning from history, Ken Saro Wiwa advocated for Niger-Delta right peacefully but was silenced by the then Military Junta, afterwards, brutal young men inherited the struggle and almost ruined the economy of the country down, the government was forced to sit down with them.

"A recent survey carried out in Yoruba land, precisely the Southern States, every person you talk to about Sunday Igboho sympathizes greatly for the losses he sustained during the attack on him and some people are of the opinion  that it was the Boko Haram faction that use the DSS apparatus to visit such destruction on him.

"So, if the government is not very careful with the manner it is handling the Igboho issue, it could be counter-productive. He has only led peaceful protests across the southwest states, no one was killed nor property destroyed, only for the government's security operatives, particularly the DSS to invade his house, killed two persons, injured many and even destroyed his personal property without valid ground. 

"Rather than condemn Sunday Igboho, he needs to be commended for his couragement and boldness in challenging the criminal activities of these El-Rufai boys who are armed to the teeth, within the ambit of the law of the land.

"Igboho has every right under the Constitution to express his sincere concern over the security of lives and properties of the people and should therefore not be held liable or called derogatory names for the people's spontaneous reaction after barring his mind on the heinous crimes associated to the herders, because naturally human lives matter more than any other thing created, in the black world.

Vice-President Shettima Should Resign Now - Satguru Maharaj Ji

Satguru Marahaj Ji

The Founder of One Love Family and Living Perfect Master, Satguru Maharaj Ji has called for the resignation of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima over his comment on the unconstitutionality of the Federal Government's emergency rule on Rivers. 

It would be recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu foisted a state of emergency on the oil-rich Rivers on March 18, 2025, by suspended democratic governance in the state and sent Governor Simi Fubara, his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu, and the 32-member legislature for an initial six months period, following a protracted political impasse between Chief  Nyesom Wike, the minister, Federal Capital Territory and the Governor of the State.

To avoid a vacuum, the president appointed Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, Rtd, a former Chief of Naval Staff, as the sole administrator of the state.

But on Thursday, 10 July, 2025,  Shettima, at a book launch in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, seemingly declared that the president did not have the constitutional authority to suspend a Councillor, not to talk of a sitting state governor.

According to a statement by Maharaj Ji, he reiterated that as the Vice President to Tinubu, he ought to be defending whatever his boss, President Tinubu says but because of the ethnic mentality “pay the Southerner money and control their attitude” that has always been the thinking of the Northern leaders who believed Presidency is their sole right, has been going against him in recent times. 

According to One Love Family founder, the President hinged his decision on Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution, saying he could not continue to watch the political situation in the state escalate without taking any measures.

He stated that the President had received security reports of disturbing incidents of vandalism of pipelines by some militants without the governor taking any action to curtail them.

"Section 305 of the Nigerian constitution interprets a state of emergency as a situation of “national danger, disaster or terrorist attacks in which a government suspends normal constitutional procedures to regain control.

"A state of emergency allows the president to immediately make any desired regulations to secure public order and safety.

"The unfolding insecurity, he warned, if left unchecked, can precipitate anarchy and a collapse of law and order," Maharaj Ji said.

Speaking further, Maharaj ji posited that for President Tinubu to seal his move as required by the constitution, he had written separate letters to the upper and lower chambers, seeking approval for the imposition of his emergency rule in Rivers State.

"Tinubu’s decision comes amid escalating political chaos in the state involving Governor Fubara against his predecessor and current Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, as well as pro-Wike lawmakers.

"Tinubu stated in his broadcast that he is “greatly disturbed” by the political situation in Rivers State, adding that he has “watched with concern the development with the hope that the parties involved would allow good sense to prevail at the soonest, but all that hope burned out without any solution to the crisis.

"Tinubu also referenced the Fubara’s controversial demolition of the state House of Assembly in December 2023, which, according to Tinubu, had left the state without a functioning legislature for over 14 months," he added.

He stated; “I have made personal interventions between the contending parties for a peaceful resolution of the crisis, but my efforts have been largely ignored by the parties to the crisis. I am also aware that many well-meaning Nigerians, Leaders of thought and Patriotic groups have also intervened at various times with the best of intentions to resolve the matter, but all their efforts were also to no avail. Still, I thank them.

"He noted that with the crisis persisting, the state has been “at a standstill” since the crisis started, with the people of the state not being able to have “access to the dividends of democracy.”

“A government cannot be said to exist without one of the three arms that make up the government of a state under the 1999 Constitution as amended. In this case the head of the executive arm of the government has chosen to collapse the legislature to enable him to govern without the legislature as a despot. As it is there is no government in Rivers State.”

"On February 28, 2025, the Supreme Court, in a judgement in respect of about eight consolidated appeals concerning the political crisis in Rivers State, based on several grave unconstitutional acts and disregard of rule of law that have been committed by the Governor of Rivers State as shown by the evidence before it pronounced in very clear terms:

Maharraj Ji defended the suspension, arguing, “Most people don’t understand what Tinubu did in Rivers State for peace. The Governor, deputy, and lawmakers are all suspended. So, there are no winners here before you start threatening Tinubu.”

"Tinubu actually saved Fubara from being uprooted by the 27 legislators of the sate through impeachment. If not for the timely intervention of Tinubu, Fubara would have kissed his Governorship good bye.

"Tinubu didn't remove Fubara. He only created a space to ease tension. Fubara openly appreciated such a kind gesture from Tinubu which has brought progress to Rivers. Obasanjo couldn't remove Tinubu despite all attacks by Obasanjo to distablize his government in Lagos, because Tinubu was and still an active politician who understands the plights of the people and the political terrain.

"Fiscal Federalism has started with the Tax Reforms already passed. Now population is not the main yardstick to measure Federal Government  resource allocation but productivity. 

"The devious games and criminal plans of Northern politicians against Nigeria's progress and existence are all known and it is on the basis of My unwavering Divine commitment to protect and salvage Nigeria from their satanic agenda, as co-scripted and approved by Britain and Saudi Arabia, both being their principal external cohorts, that I have allowed Nigeria to evolve in a way that appears to them as evidence of thier invincibility. Evolution as against revolution stands-out as the appropriate route to guide booty-trapped Nigeria through to its destined shore of grace and glory. The option of revolution plays straight into the Annihilation Plan of the Northern political oligarchy against Nigeria! 

"As we enter the second half of the 1st tenure of 8years rule by the Grace of Maharaj Ji  of President Bola Tinubu's administration, it is time to straighten up things  for Nigerians to know that we cannot sit down and watch those touts,  who are bent in destroying this God given President's administration," He maintained. 

"The quest for a united and prosperous Nigeria is a patriotic strive that requires the hardwork of patriots. Public officers appointed or elected on the premise of religious sentiments cannot but be loyal to the parochial and troublesome sentiments that got them the offices they occupy. This has been a major weakness of our country's tasking evolution so far.

In the light of the above, it is highly imperative for Shettima to resign now due to his lack of faith in our President by global standards to enable the government operate at full capacity, because political chicanery and debauchery of any type at this crucial state of this great nation should not be allowed.

By the special Grace of Maharaj Ji, we would like to seize this golden opportunity to inform all the workers, students, academicians, legal experts to come to terms with the above explanation as enough to set us on the path of good governance for positive results now that we have a dedicated, devoted and experienced nationalist with global fervour grandeur and flavor attractive enough to set our economy to recover with the renewed Hope policy,"the ststement read in part.

General Abacha Wanted To Hand Over Nigeria To A Safe, Trusted Person - Satguru Maharaj Ji

Founder Of One Love Family and the Living Perfect Master, Satguru Maharaj Ji in this interview, spoke about his relationship and encounter with former military president of Nigeria, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, Late General Sani Abacha, Abel Ubeku, Ernest Shonekan among many salient issues. Excerpts:

Can we go back to the Abel Ubeku angle? What was the plan? It really sounds strange that Abel Ubeku was to be made interim President of Nigeria. 

What is strange about it? If you can recall, there was a clamour for the entry of fresh persons into the political high-echelon of Nigeria. Nigerians wanted a non-politician to preside over the country after IBB's exit. They were of the opinion that Nigerian politicians are poor managers. 

Sat Guru Marahaj ji

They wanted someone who has successfully managed competitive institutions. I bought the idea and opted for Abel Ubeku after I equipped him with Divine Knowledge.

What happened next? 

What happened next? Abel Ubeku embraced the idea but after his British friends played on his intelligence and ego, he backed out of the offer. 

What does Maharaj Ji actually mean by saying that Abel Ubeku's British friends played on his intelligence? 

You see, while black man is busy stuffing his pockets with money and consuming anything, everything produced outside Africa, Europeans are continuously consolidating or reinforcing their racist, anti-Africa games. Abel Ubeku was an Oxford University graduate. You know, a typical African who graduates from a top or from an Ivy League University in the Western world gets ego-swollen. He feels big, very special and on top of the world (laughs). So, basically, Abel Ubeku traveled to London and while there, he told some of his fellow Oxford graduates of his decision to step in as Nigeria's Interim President. The clever British guys, knowing what was coming for Nigeria based on Maharaj Ji's backing of Ubeku, convinced Abel Ubeku into believing it was an abomination for an Oxford graduate to be involved in a military government. Ubeku fell to their psychological game and returned to Nigeria to tell Maharaj Ji he was no longer interested.

Really? 

Ah! My friend, I am telling you the plain, undiluted truth. The IBB guys on their part were also shopping for a non-politician. They settled for Ernest Shonekan. If Abel Ubeku had not backed down, IBB and his goons would not have been able to plant Shonekan in Abuja as Interim President of Nigeria. With Maharaj Ji backing Ubeku? Their Shonekan idea wouldn't have sailed through. Their Shonekan option would have failed.

So, Shonekan not having Maharaj Ji's backing made it possible for General Abacha to topple Shonekan. Right? 

My friend, do you think IBB and his gang would have allowed Ernest Shonekan to get close to Maharaj Ji? Those guys? I told you earlier about a standard diabolical practice of Northern political elites. IBB felt comfortable having Shonekan as Interim President. He had a plan. Abacha was not naive as to the said diabolical practice of the North's political class. Shonekan diligently served British commercial interest in Nigeria like Ubeku did. However, Ubeku was equipped with Divine Knowledge by Maharaj Ji, Shonekan wasn't. So, Shonekan was spiritually vulnerable. That Abacha successfully ejected Shonekan from power is consistent with the fact that Shonekan was highly vulnerable to the feudal North's political diabolism.

So, if Abel Ubeku had been Interim President, General Sanni Abacha would not have been able to seize power from him. Is that what Maharaj Ji is saying? 

Darkness cannot quit Light! Anybody who is in Light and is subjugated by darkness has himself to blame, not the Light, I am saying that he or she who is in Light can be compromised by darkness only if he or she allows it. Divine Knowledge has three basic and very powerful practical constituents. If you adhere to them as taught or as instructed by Maharaj Ji, nobody can mess you up! Who is that person?!

Did Abacha become friend to Maharaj Ji after he seized power from Shonekan? 

No. Abacha had been relating with Maharaj Ji long before that.

Will it then be correct to say that Abacha's closeness to Maharaj Ji made it possible for him to become Head of State? 

Interesting. You see, My service to humanity is divine and, I must add, selfless. This person talking to you was chosen and literally subdued to embody The Supreme Source, The Supreme Spirit of Life known as Maharaj Ji in Sanskrit Language — the first and the most powerful language spoken by man. So, Maharaj Ji is like the non-subjective, non-judgmental and emotionless Sun that shines on all — the good, the bad, the ugly. When you visit Maharaj Ji, you cannot leave the same way you came. Some level of empowerment happens but not comparable to what one gets when equipped with Divine Knowledge. So, yes, Maharaj Ji's grace rubbed-off on Abacha and he chose to use it to evict IBB's implant (laughs).

So, what actually happens when Maharaj Ji's equips someone with Divine Knowledge?

Ah! Maharaj Ji literally fills you up with Maharaj Ji. The Light of all possibilities vibrating in the person sitting before you at His highest creative frequency is basically transferred into you. It is fully supplied to your soul and deeply etched in it, making you something beyond human and beyond military! I am talking about receiving Divine Knowledge from Satguru Maharaj Ji, not from any of the Eastern and Western hemispheric sources bearing all manner of names from Maharashi to Maharishi to Maharaja.

What's the difference? 

There is a very big difference between a manual transmission car of limited functional-range and an automatic transmission automobile of unlimited operational capacity. Do you get it?

I think I do. I will get back to that later. Okay. 

After General Abacha toppled Ernest Shonekan, did he maintain relations with Maharaj Ji?

Yes, he did. Abacha had high regard for Maharaj Ji. It so happened that he was confronted by adverse forces from multiple fronts. And as someone who was not equipped with Divine Knowledge, he was overwhelmed. 

Abacha overwhelmed?

Yes, he was. General Abacha was overwhelmed. It was common knowledge that he had a failing health. He was sick. There were the international forces of sabotage and attrition; the so-called pro-democracy activists being funded by Western governments through serpentine proxies; ambitious and disgruntled military gangs and several others. Abacha had a lot on him.

So, why was he clinging on to power? Why was he killing people who criticized or challenged his grip on power?

Abacha actually wanted to retire from the office of Head of State. He wanted to and he meant it. We had repeated interactions on the question of relinquishing power. General Abacha wanted to hand Nigeria over to a safe and trusted hand. He didn't want Nigeria handed over to rascals, to corrupt politicians and their likes.

Is Maharaj Ji talking about the same Abacha who ordered the murder of Kudirat Abiola and the one who kept Chief MKO Abiola in detention for reasons bordering on his desire to secure his grip on power? Is Maharaj Ji referring to another Abacha?

(laughs) If I ask you who killed 'kpekelemess' — Chief Adelabu, you most likely will go on a long tale and end-up either not knowing who did or mentioning the wrong name. You see, there are tons of things that happen in the corridors of power that; with due respect, ordinary citizens don't know about. The press, most often than not, tells the masses what they — the journalists, think is the truth or what they have been paid, cajoled or threatened to narrate. There are many big games played up there o! If you know the real deal about the killings that happened in the Abacha years, you certainly will not tie all of them to Abacha. I am not saying Abacha was innocent or a saint though? For example, there was a period in this country when Maharaj Ji was announced to the world as a murderer, a cannibal, a blood-sucker and a hypnotizer. At least, you have been here several times and you have not been eaten. Lies! Lies! Lies! Everywhere lies!

(Part 2)  To be continued...

Adelabu Commissions Asiwaju Hassan Giwa Foundation's House In Ibadan ‎*As Foundation Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact

‎The Hassan Olawale Giwa (HOG) Foundation, a renowned philanthropic organisation based in Ibadan, officially commissioned its new office complex in the Oyo State capital on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

‎The foundation, founded by distinguished architect, businessman, and philanthropist, Dr. Hassan Olawale Giwa, has been at the forefront of humanitarian services for over two decades, with significant impact in education, healthcare, youth and women empowerment, and community development.

‎The colourful event was chaired by the Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and attracted an array of dignitaries, including traditional rulers, religious leaders, community heads, educationists, and top politicians across Lagelu Local Government and Oyo State at large.

‎In his welcome address, Dr. Giwa, who also holds the Islamic title of Asiwaju Adinni of Oyo State, expressed gratitude to God and appreciated guests for their presence. He especially thanked Chief Adelabu for honoring the event despite his tight national schedule.

‎Reflecting on the foundation’s mission, Dr. Giwa noted that in its 20 years of operation, the HOG Foundation has implemented life-changing programmes such as educational scholarships, vocational training, agricultural schemes, and provided support for widows, the aged, youths, and women across various communities.

‎In a surprise announcement that drew loud applause from guests, Dr. Giwa declared his intention to contest for the Oyo State House of Assembly seat for Lagelu Constituency in the 2027 general election, pledging to bring inclusive and impactful representation to his people.

‎In his remarks, Chief Adebayo Adelabu lauded Dr. Giwa as a complete gentleman, a party loyalist, a dedicated family man, and an uncommon philanthropist.

‎"Kindness to humanity is Godliness. To embody these five traits and still remain humble is worthy of commendation," Adelabu remarked.

‎He prayed for continued strength and long life for Dr. Giwa, urging well-wishers to support and pray for the visionary philanthropist.

‎Also speaking, the member representing Lagelu/Akinyele Federal Constituency, Hon. Abdulwasiu Akinmoyede, praised Dr. Giwa’s contributions to the upliftment of residents in Lagelu and beyond. 

‎He urged him to stay committed to humanitarian services and advised politicians in the area to shun divisiveness and embrace unity for development.

‎Touching on national issues, Hon. Akinmoyede noted that Nigeria is currently experiencing economic challenges due to fuel subsidy removal, but expressed hope that the policy would yield positive outcomes in the long term. He also called on Nigerians to pray for leaders at all levels.

‎The Father of the Day, Professor Kamil Koyejo, extolled Dr. Giwa’s humility, philanthropic spirit, and political foresight, praying for his continued success in all endeavours.

‎Delivering a lecture, the Grand Imam of Ogbomosho, Sheikh Teliat Yunus Olusina, stressed the importance of servant leadership in politics. 

‎According to him, anyone seeking political office must have the capacity and willingness to serve others.

‎“Anyone whose presence in public office does not improve the lives of others cannot claim to have the love of God,” the cleric said.

‎He therefore urged political aspirants to reflect on the purpose of leadership. He concluded by offering prayers for Dr. Giwa’s success and divine guidance.

Oyo Has Lost An Amazon, Makinde Mourns Amb. Adefope

Late Ambassador Adefope

Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of a former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Zambia and member of the Oyo State Elders’ Council, Ambassador Ibironke Adefope, as a great loss to the state.

In a statement signed by the Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the governor described Adefope as an Amazon and an icon, who made indelible marks on the sands of time, stating that she will be greatly missed by the state.

According to the governor, the news of Ambassador Adefope’s death came as a shock, but everyone must submit to the will of God.

He added that Mama Adefope lived a great and enviable life, sustained the great legacy of her forebears, the Akinloyes and the Vaughans, while she also made her own marks.

He said: “The news of the death of our Mama, Ambassador Ibironke Adefope, a former Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Zambia and a member of the Oyo State Elders’ Council, came to me as a rude shock.

“However, we must submit to the will of God, who gives and takes life.

“I condole with the Akinloye Family, the Vaughans as well as her immediate family. I equally commiserate with the Oyo State Elders’ Council.

“Mama was a great Amazon and an icon, who made immense contributions to the development and progress of Oyo State as well as Nigeria. She sustained the great legacy she inherited and also made her marks on the sand of time.

“She will be missed greatly for her support, words of advice and commitment to our dear state.

“May the Lord console everyone she left behind.”