Adereti Commends Ooni, Oyetola, APC Chair, and Others for Honouring Eyesorun’s Burial
Are-Ekiti, Ekiti State — June 21, 2025
Prominent APC chieftain and respected community leader, Aare (Engr.) Benjamin Kayode Adereti, has expressed deep appreciation to dignitaries, political leaders, traditional rulers, associates, and well-wishers who graced the burial ceremony of his late mother-in-law, Her Royal Majesty, Olori Abosede Omolola Adebiyi, the Eyesorun of Are-Ekiti.
The funeral, held on June 20, 2025, in Are-Ekiti, brought together an esteemed assembly of political, royal, and corporate personalities in honour of the departed royal matriarch.
In an official statement issued on Saturday, Aare Adereti conveyed profound gratitude to His Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Olori Agba Ogunwusi, the Obalufe of Ife, the Ologudu of Ogudu, the Oba Asoya of Isoya, Sarun Adimula, HAM Oranfe of Ife, HSE Osogun, and several other revered monarchs and chiefs whose royal presence dignified the event.
Aare Adereti also extended warm appreciation to the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, and Senator Iyiola Omisore, for their distinguished support during the this period.
Further acknowledging the strong backing from the APC family, he thanked Sooko (Alh.) Tajudeen Lawal, Chairman of Osun APC; Otunba Qozeem Odeyeyiwa; Prince Thomas Olaleye Ogungbangbe; Dr. Bosun; APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashir; Omo Oba Dotun Babayemi and Hon Lekan Badmus. He also commended national political office holders led by Engr. Kayode Sowade, and former federal lawmakers including Hon. (Chief) Rotimi Makinde and Hon. Ayeni.
Other notable attendees recognized in his message include:
Former Osun State House of Assembly members, led by Rt. Hon. Timothy Owoeye, immediate past Speaker
Former Osun State Executive Council members, led by Hon. Richard Tinubu
2023 National Assembly candidates, led by Hon. (Engr.) Israel Ajibola Famurewa
Local Government Chairmen, led by ALGON Secretary Hon. Olubisi Oladosu
APC leaders and party chairmen across Ife Federal Constituency, led by Chief Akintifonbo
Councillors across Osun State, led by Hon. Dayo Adewole
Youth and women leaders, security operatives, Adereti Political Team, MTN Nigeria staff, and family members
Aare Adereti described the overwhelming show of love and solidarity as a source of strength in the family’s time of grief.
In moments like this, true friendship and solidarity shine through—and each of you showed us that we are not alone,” he said. “Your love, encouragement, prayers, and thoughtful gestures brought us strength. We are sincerely grateful.”
He concluded with a prayer of blessings:
May your generosity and goodwill be richly rewarded. Ojó á jínà síra. Ẹ ṣé modúpé.
GOD BLESS IFELAND
GOD BLESS ILERIOLUWA
GOD BLESS THE PROGRESSIVE FAMILY
e-Signed
AARE (ENGR.) BENJAMIN KAYODE ADERETI
