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By Omodel Aigun
Alhaji Olanrewaju
Adepoju, a popular ewi exponent (Yoruba poet), who died
yesterday evening at
83, will be buried this morning in his home town of Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to family
source, “final prayer prayers will be held for Baba tomorrow Monday, by 11 in
the morning, at UMB Central Mosque, Old Ife Road, Gate Ibadan.”
Adepoju, a Yoruba poet extraordinaire,
writer, artiste and religious leader, reportedly died on Sunday, December 10,
at his Idi Orogbo, off Ring Ring Road, Ibadan, Oyo State residence around 7 pm.
His son, Adejare Adepoju, broke the news in a brief announcement on
Sunday, saying “Baba has gone to rest. Inna lilahi Wa innaa ilaehi Roojiuuna.
My Dad, Olanrewaju Adepoju, Rest in Peace”
He later posted another message on Facebook saying, “In memory of my beloved
father, Alhaji Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju(Ewi Exponent), a passionate human
rights activist, accomplished author, and gifted poet.
“His life’s work was dedicated to making our country a more just and
compassionate place. As we grieve, let’s carry forward his torch of advocacy
for a brighter future. Rest in power, Dad.
Also confirming his death, the family wrote, “With heavy hearts, we announce
the passing of our dear Father, Chief Mas’ud Olanrewaju Adepoju. From Allah we
come and unto Him we shall all return.”
They announced that he would be
buried according to Islamic rites on Monday by 11 am.
“Final prayers will be held for Baba tomorrow Monday, by 11 in the morning, at
UMB Central Mosque, Old Ife Road, Gate Ibadan.
“May Almighty Allah grant our father the highest elevation in Paradise, Jannatu
Firdaus!” the message read.
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