Style, panache as Araoyinbo bids mum farewell

The historic town of Irun Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State stood still on Friday, March 3rd, 2022, as former Majority Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly and astute businessman, Olumide Araoyinbo bid farewell to his mother, Deaconess Roseline Oluwakemi Araoyinbo.

Signs of what to expect began early in the week when activities marking the burial ceremony kicked off.

The chief mourner, Olumide Araoyinbo, popularly known as Sokoto among his pals, did not disappoint, as he left no stone unturned in his bid to give his precious mum a beffitting burial.

The ceremony climaxed on Friday when the A-list guests began to troop in into the town. Among the guests at the church service were former minister of tourism, culture and national orientation, Adetokunbo Kayode and former artorney-general of Ondo State, Seinde Kumuyi and Rear Admiral Samuel Ilesanmi Alade (rtd) among other dignitaries.

Trust the ladies who left nothing to chance as their turned out in their colourful Aso ebi in various shades, styles and sizes. It was indeed a one in town burial ceremony that will be referenced to in a long time to come.

The remains of Mama was later laid to rest in a beautifully constructed masoleum.

Soon after, it was time for merriment and as the beautiful rythm from the band of Juju king, King Sunny Ade (KSA) waltz through the air as the guests began to troop in.

Wow! The guests were treated to sumptuous meals with assorted drinks, ranging from local palm wine to exotic wines and beer to wash down the meals.

The Angels sure must have joined in the party to bid Mama farewell as she ascends into enternal glory. Yes, Irun witnessed a never-seen before crowd and Sokoto and the entire Araoyinbo family gave their Matriach, Decaconess Roseline Oluwakemi Araoyinbo a wonderful sendforth. Rest on good mother.

Roll Call of guests:

H.E.HON AGBOOLA AJAYI,
PRINCE TOKUNBO KAYODE
CHIEF JUSTICE SEHINDE KUMUYI,
REAR ADMIRAL SAMUEL ILESANMI ALADE
HON BUNMI TUNJI-OJO,
(REP BY APALOWO TALIS)
ENGR.ADE ADETIMEHIN, (APC ONDO STATE CHAIRMAN)
RT.HON. TAOFIK ABDUSALAM
RT.HON.BOLARINWA OLUWASEGUNOTA
RT.HON.IROJU OGUNDEJI,
RT.HON EMIOLA DARE
HON.YINKA BANSO
HON SUNDAY OLAJIDE
HON.BIMBO FAJOLU
HON.ABIODUN OGUNBI ONIREASON
HIGH CHIEF SMART SEGUN AJIBOYE,
HON.ABIYE ADEMOYEGUN
HON.ALHAJA SOK
HON.WALE WILLIAMS
HON GBENGA OMOLE
HON.RASHEED ELEGBELEYE
HON.SULE MAITO
HON.OGUNMILADE,ABOY,
ENGR.AUSTEN PELEMO,
ABC CHIEF OLUMIDE ALIU,
ILESANMI ISAAC
GOKE OLUWOLE
(GOKEMEDIA AKOKOSTAR)
HON.ODOGIYA,OSE LGA

COM GANI MUHAMMED AJOWA