Former President Olusegun Obasanjo have buried his mother-in-law, Mrs Florence Adenekan, resident of Isara town in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State
Reports has it that the deceased who was the mother of Mrs Bola Obasanjo died on April 17 exactly two days before her 90th birthday, and was buried on Friday, July 10 in her hometown in Isara town, with former President in attendance, who alongside other members of the family strictly observed coronavirus guidelines.
The bereaved daughter, Mrs Bola Obasanjo was, however, absent at the ceremony, as she was in United Kingdom (UK) and could not make it due to lockdown following coronavirus pandemic across the globe.
It was also reported that, at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church (Church of Nigeria Anglican) venue of the Order of Service, Obasanjo ensured that the approved limit of those to be allowed was adhered to.
The former President personally shut the church doors, as the service presided over by the Archibishop of Lagos Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos/Bishop of Remo Diocese, Most Rev Dr M.O Fape which began at about 10.30am, while some of his close aides and associates were not left out despite having their face masks on.
Shortly after the burial Service, the internment took place at the church cemetery located behind the church, with Obasanjo leading family members to pay the dust to dust rites.
The former President later paid homage to the four traditional rulers at Ode and Isara areas of the Local Government, and they include Oba Mukaila Akanbi Olabinjo (Isara), the Iraye Remo, Oba Samuel Olatunji Kalejaiye, the Eleposo Eposo Ode Remo, Oba Albert Adebose Mayungbe and the Alaye Ode, Oba (Suvr.) Adetunji Osho.
Reacting to the visit, Oba Osho pointed out that Obasanjo has demonstrated “how true and respected Yoruba son he is, by visiting their domains despite coming on personal engagement to the area. We shall continue to learn from your wisdom. The entire people of Ode is proud and appreciate this visits’’.
