{"id":54200,"date":"2026-04-12T19:42:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T19:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/odidiomo.com\/news\/?p=54200"},"modified":"2026-04-12T19:49:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T19:49:04","slug":"two-years-later-dignitaries-and-community-leaders-gather-to-honour-odidi-omos-late-father","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/odidiomo.com\/news\/two-years-later-dignitaries-and-community-leaders-gather-to-honour-odidi-omos-late-father\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Years Later, Dignitaries and Community Leaders Gather to Honour Odidi-Omo\u2019s Late Father"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two years after his passing, the memory of Alhaji Abdullateef Akin-Tokunbo Olajide remains deeply rooted in the hearts of many.<\/p>\n

Family members, dignitaries, political associates, and community leaders gathered in Ibadan to mark his second remembrance, a moment defined not just by reflection but by honor, gratitude, and legacy.<\/p>\n

The remembrance was held in a calm and reverent atmosphere, with prayers offered for the repose of his soul.<\/p>\n

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Clerics, family, and well-wishers came together at the Lateef Akin-Tokunbo Olajide Central Mosque, Anfani, where heartfelt supplications were made in his honor. It was a moment of unity, bringing together people from different walks of life, bound by shared respect for a life well lived.<\/p>\n

Tributes poured in describing the late Alhaji as:<\/p>\n

A man of compassion
\nA pillar in his community
\nA father whose values shaped lives beyond his home<\/p>\n

Speaking during the event, Hon. Adedeji Stanley Olajide (Odidi-Omo) reflected on the enduring influence of his father.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis life was about making people happy\u2026 his life was about service to humanity.\u201d<\/p>\n

For many present, this was not just a statement; it was a reflection of how he lived. The large turnout at the remembrance spoke volumes. From political leaders to grassroots community members, the presence of dignitaries underscored the far-reaching impact of the late Alhaji.<\/p>\n

His legacy continues to live on:<\/p>\n

In the community he served
\nIn the values he upheld
\nIn the lives he touched<\/p>\n