Details Of The Classy Burial Of Deacon ADEYEMI
On the 4th of August 2018, Ayetoro in the Yewa area of Ogun State stood still as former Ogun SSG, Deacon Adepoju Alade Adeyemi was laid to rest at his Ayetoro country home in a grand and befitting burial ceremony.
The 4 day event kicked off on Wednesday 1st of July in Abeokuta with the Service of songs by the National and State Deacons Fellowship of The Nigerian Convention at his residence at Wole Soyinka Road GRA , Ibara Abeokuta. On Thursday 2nd of August was another Service of Songs inside Abeokuta Sports Club. A Commendation Service was held on Friday 3rd of August at Ibara Baptist Church, Ibara Abeokuta, before the family’s departure for Ayetoro for the Christian wake keep inside Comprehensive High School Field, Ayetoro. On Saturday 4th of August was the grand finale and funeral service which was held at Comprehensive High School field Ayetoro. Interment followed at his Ayetoro residence where guests were hosted to a grand reception at Comprehensive High School field. It was really a celebration of life that witnessed more than 5,000 guests. Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, former President Olusegun Obasanjo were among top dignitaries who graced the occasion.
Bunmi Mustapha brings you a blow by blow account of the 4 day talk of the town burial.
YEWA GUBER ASPIRANTS STOLE THE SHOW
Moments that will not be quickly forgotten by those who attended the burial was the part when the Yewa gubernatorial aspirants took the stage one after the other with their entourage and supporters to mark their attendance. It was as if there was a particular order for them to step on stage one after the other and veteran musician, Ayo Balogun gave each aspirant their anthem and all of these caught everyones attention. These aspirants showed guests it was their area hosting such event to honour someone who was like a father to them.
Gboyega Nasir Isiaka , popularly known as GNI was present. He has contested for Ogun Governor twice under the umbrella of PDP and PPN. He his now a card carrying member of ADC and most likely the only aspirants of the party presently. The Yewa-born guber candidate has been in the race for 8-years now and he is very familiar with the people of Ayetoro. This explains why he didn’t come to the reception on time. After the church service he attended, he went to pay courtesy visit to the elders of the town and those who matter before partying. He was with some Yewa kings at the reception for a long time before he moved to his reserved seat, then later to the stage where he stole the show and he was fully recognised by the crowd.
The speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Suraj Adekumbi was also at the burial. He is from Aiyetoro where the party was held and also in the Ogun State guber race, Hon. Suraj is also an APC member, one of those has been on the list of Governor Amosun to get the ticket of the party. PAS, as he is foundly called came early with his full entourage and they also took their turn to shine on the stage as Ayo Balogun sing praised him.
The Ogun State Chief of Staff Tolu Odebiyi was also one of the Yewa guber aspirants who graced the event. It is no news that he has also been tipped to get the Apc guber ticket to run for governor, but all fingers are still crossed till the party holds its primary elections or Governor Amosun announces his successor. Tolu Odebiyi came with his entourage too and when it was time foe him to mount the stage, he did in grand style.
Three term House of Representatives Member Hon Abiodun Akinlade who is also contesting for Ogun governor was also at the event. Recall that few months ago he dumped PDP for APC, and since then he shares a good relationship with Governor Amosun. He came with his full entourage and took his turn to shine on stage.
OBJ CAME
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo was among dignitaries who came for the church service in Aiyetoro. Dressed in full regalia of the aso-ebi, Obj in his speech during the church services stressed that although it was a funeral, but it is a celebration of a great man and someone who is a father to many and has contributed his quota to Ogun State. This explains why he wore the aso-ebi because its a state celebration and not a burial.
GOVERNOR AMOSUN TOO
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun did not only grace the event, but was very supportive from the beginning of the 5 day a burial. He also ensured that guests coming into Aiyetoro had a smooth drive into town as the road was repaired.
MRS FUNSO AMOSUN’S STYLE: SUBTLE AND ELEGANCE
Wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun attended almost all the services since the commencement of the four days event which kicked off in Abeokuta. Recall that the wife of the deceased’s first born Barrister Funmi Adeyemi is a member of SOGSFA, where Mrs Amosun is the President , Hon. Bayo Adeyemi who is the first child of the deceased also one of the Ogun State exco , this explains why she stood by the Adeyemi family.
Mrs. Amosun is known to be very stylish, her style is subtle but very elegance, she is always looking beautiful in all the outfits she wore for the event with a very simple and beautiful neck piece.
RONKE SOKEFUN BROUGHT GOOD TIDINGS
The Ogun State Commissioner for Urban and Physical Planning, Mrs. Ronke Sokefun did not only grace the event but also brought good tidings. She was in Aiyetoro a day to the event. On the day of the grand finale she came early too and waa fully on ground to see to the success of the event. She also brought a caterer to support the vendors with her food. She had her own chest of drinks too and when it was time to share surveneirs, she had beautiful gift to share among guest. She was on her feet all through ensuring members of the Ogun State exco were well taken care of.
OGUN SSG’S WIFE CAME WITH HER BESTIE
The wife of Ogun SSG, Barrister Folasade Adeoluwa is very close to Barrister Funmi Adeyemi, the wife of the first child of the deceased. This explains why she spent quality time at the event and as usual he came with her best friend since childhood. She is popularly called Mommy Bobo and for those who are not close to them , its hard to tell they are not sisters.
AFROGRAMS OLD BOYS FULLY REPRESENTED
African Church Grammar School old boys were fully on ground. The deceased’s two sons Bayo and Femi attended the secondary school. Members of the old boys were more than fifty and they brought in their own menu and finger food. They all enjoyed themselves and in a celebration mood , they really showed love to one of their own.
ABOUT THE ADEYEMI’S SISTERS
Late Deacon Poju Adeyemi was blessed with 5 wonderful children, two boys, three girls who are successful in their chosen professions home and abroad. One can not help but love the three girls of Baba, they are pleasant and very beautiful. The second child who is the first daughter Bimbo Odunuyi is based in America with her family, Toyin and Korede are based in Lagos.
HON ADIJAT CAME WITH HER PRETTY FRIEND
Two term House of Assembly member and Mayor Moonlight section, Abeokuta Sports club, Honorable Adijat Adeleye Oladapo was among Ogun celebrity women. She came looking stylish and beautiful in her aso-ebi with her pretty friend Alhaja Aishat.
ROSTAL FLOWERS TURNED THE VENUE TO HAVEN
A glance at the venue of the reception will make one think they are not under a marquee in Ogun State. The umbrella chandeliers and crystal centre pieces were a sight to behold. The shimmering and glittering table cover added class to the decor with the flawless side drapes which was of the colour of the day , some other centre pieces were candelabras. Rostal Flowers has been in the decor business for many years now and their decor is always unique. The brain behind the outfit Mrs. Funmibi Adebayo Oduwole was fully on ground to ensure a flawless decor.
EVENT FULLY PLANNED BY GLOBAL EVENTS
Recently, Global Events has been taking over top events in Ogun State. The oitfit has been on in the event business for 8-years now.
Although they started with an ushering outfit but for three years now they have been involved in full event packaging. They were fully in charge of Poji Adeyemi’s burial. The outfit no doubt are good at what they do as they ensured guests were fully attended to. Their beautiful and well trained ushers were dressed in a clean wrapper and buba outfit, while their coordinators were everywhere seeing to guests needs. Despite the fact that it was a huge crowd of more than four thousand guests and many entrances and exits at the venue, global bouncers were fully in charge of securities making sure none of the guests lost their valuables and it was a peaceful event despite different political affiliations and aspirants who came with their many supporters. The head of the coordinators of Global Event, Temitayo Adebowale also did well ensuring all guests were not left unattended to.
QUEEN AYO BALOGUN TOOK CHARGE
Female ace musician Queen Ayo Balogun was the official band of the day. This talented woman kept guests on their feet dancing as she spent more than three hours straight when she mounted the stage. It was a different tune for each person on the dance floor and no doubt guests enjoyed themselves.
DRINKS DELIGHT AND CROWNFIT SERVED MOUTH WATERING COCKTAIL
Their bar alone was an attraction as Drinks Delight and Crownfit Cocktails and more took charge of cocktails and mugtails at the event. This two outfits are known to be the most popular and well patronised drinks outfit in Ogun State presently. The presentation and package of their drinks will always make any guest to want to have a taste of every mix. Drinks Delight also took charge of chilled assorted wine, champagne and brandy that was served at the event.
FUNMI ADEYEMI’S DRESS WAS A SIGHT TO BEHOLD
Barrister Funmi Adeyemi is the wife of Hon. Bayo Adeyemi, the deceased’s first child. She is a staff of the legal department of the Ogun State House of Assembly and she is known to be very fashionable and stylish. Since the day one of the four days event began she always stepped out elegantly, but she wowed guest on the grand finale when she steps out in the pink family aso ebi , the mind blowing gown brought out the beauty in her and her flawless make up done by HVS Tessy Makeove complimented the outfit. She stole the show with her style.
ON THE MENU
Top caterers were hired from Abeokuta, Lagos and Ibadan to see to the finger licking menu served at the event. The main caterers were Wokcity, Wokcity has a big restaurant located on Oke Ikewo Bank road Abeokuta and they are well patronised because of their food made in a clean environment, Sweet Bellys served delicacies too, Amala Olowosibi from Lagos was also one of the main caterers, while Emmanuel Catering Outfit from Ibadan was also on the list of main caterers.
YOU CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF FRUTIEE WORLD
Fruitee world is known as an outfit that serves friuts in a complete different and unique way at event. Their stand at the venue alone was very attractive not to mention the presentation of fruits serving in ice cream cones, dessert cups like a pizza.
SOGSFA MEMBERS CAME ENMASSE
Members of the Spouses of the Ogun State Functionaries otherwise knowns as SOGSFA where Barrister Funmi Adeyemi is a member were fully on ground. From the wife of the SSG , wife of the Speaker, wives of members of House of Assembly, wives of Commissioners, wives of SSA and SA they were all present to honor one of their own.
OGHA MEMBERS TOO
Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly were also fully represented at the event.
ABEPA AND ESELU SAT SIDE BY SIDE
The Abepa of Jogaland, Oba Adeyemi Adekeye and Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, the Eselu if Iselu kingdom sat side by side as they engaged in chit chats. The two Yewa Kings spent quality time at the event.
IYALODE ALABA LAWSON SHOWED LOVE
Iyalode Alaba Lawson, founder of Lawson Group of Schools who is the Iyalode of Egba and Iyalode Yorubaland also came for the event.
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