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…Join Family At Rafatu Agbeke Oyebamiji’s 8th Day Fidau Prayer

… As AWA Bamiji Dedicates Torrent Of Tributes To Mandela As Good Example Of Selfless Leader Amid Sequence Of “Coup D’etat” In Africa

Tuesday, 5 August, 2023, was historic in the life of the civil societies’ community across the globe as various Civil Societies’ Organizations (CSOs) were truly represented, either by personal attendance or through spectacular individual condolences and Tributes over the loss of Madam Rafatu Agbeke Oyebamiji, 98.

She was the mother of a renowned rights’ activist of decades, Comrade AWA Bamiji, who means different interpretations to different people, as 8th day Fidau Prayer was held in her honour, at the Agbalegan Community, Jinanrere Area of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Moved to ensure that none was offended in a way, owing to increasing popularity of the breaved family, they opted to acknowledge the full historic list of tributes and condolences filed in from across the globe on social media for all to have a view, in lieu of opening the traditional condolence register at the entrance of their residence.

Described as first of its kind, highly impressive, and properly coordinated, the new media condolence register made participation easier, before, during and after the 8th day Fidau Prayer.

Those who couldn’t pay condolence visits in person are reaching out through phone calls/sms/email/Facebook/Instagram and other social media means of communication to have their individual and Corporate names listed accordingly.

In summary, the entire message was that God Almighty has been wonderful in making the appointment of the substantive Minister for Youths open till now.

The ministerial slot is the last to be filled and controversial.

Activists were of the opinion that the slot should have been filled with best candidate around, the most outstanding youth leader, who has been in the last three decades, “consistent and has geniunely made himself blood relation to Mr President, through his interesting and countless mass mobilization projects, pure and pro-democracy in nature, year in, year out.”

The 5 different leagues of Imams and Alfas, who were at the event, led a breakthrough Prayer for emergence of Comrade Awa Bamiji as the next Hon Minister of Youth in Nigeria, based on pure merit.

It was said that his total neglect by the power-that-be since January 2004, when Mr President made first good move backed up with physical actions to appoint the June 12 activist into an office in Lagos State, followed by the 2011/2012 Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s, till date, has remained beyond human comprehension and known only to God Almighty.

According to pondits, this must be the reason why the Nigerian First Nobel Laurette, Prof Wole Soyinka, described the passage of Madam Rafatu Agbeke Oyebamiji as horrendous.

On the other hand, a powerful and solidarity calls came from a litrary icon, Prof (Mrs) Bolanle Awe, and Della Ilenre, United Kingdom based Daughter of late Comrade Alfred Ilenre, the late Chairman of June 12 Coalition, both of whom couldn’t make it to the venue due to the distance.

Apart from Awawa, Aba – Alfa, Olomi and Agbalegan, Jinanrere, Iyana Church,  Alakia/Isebo Road, Landlords’ Associations, seasoned politicians, experienced artisans, veteran Journalists, radical Activists, Market unions and various Youth Organisations and Civil Societies were adequately represented.

Some of those in attendance, were Comrade Lanleyin Olasunkanmi, Secretary – General, Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, also, One of the National Leaders, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN); Comrade Oyejide Salam, former Senate President, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS); Comrade Dauda Alimi, June 12 Activist and Financial Secretary, Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths; Comrade Shehu Musa Shittu (SMS), Oyo State President, Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths; Alhaji Fatai Ayanyemi, APC Elder, Eruwa, Ibarapa East Local Government, Oyo State; Comrade Agbeja Lawal represented Comrade Moshood Erubami; Campaign for Democracy (CD) was represented by both Pastor Banji Ajayi and Comrade Adeyemi Oloniyi while Pastor Samson Olayiwola, is a leading figure in the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) and CALCOL; Mr Tunde Kilani of the Mainframe Productions was represented by his close Aide, Mr Kayode Olaniyan, Comrade Tunde Bashir of Osinja Productions, among notable others.

The attendees added their voices to earlier June 12 @ 30 media advocacy of the Coalition of Pro-Democracy Groups for for A Better Nigeria held in Afri Hotels, Suits and Restaurants, in Abuja, on June 12, 2023, featuring various leading figures in Nigeria, Chief Frank Ovie Kokori, former General – Secretary, National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) Workers, during the June 12, 1993 struggles; Alhaji Mujaheed Asari Dokubo, Leader, Niger Delta People’s Volunteers’ Force; Comrade (Senator) Adams Oshiomhole, who was ably represented by his Political Aide, Comrade Godwin Udhedhe; Comrade Kayode Opeifa, one of the CDHR Leaders and former Commissioner for Transport, Lagos State; Comrade Abuka Onalor Omobaba, President, Middle Belt Congress; Alhaji Yerima Shettima, President, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum; Comrade Segun Mayegun, former President, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS); Comrade Dayo Wusu, also of CDHR and former Aide to Barrister Femi Falana, SAN; Comrade Tunde Bashir of Osinja Productions, Ibadan, Oyo State, among others.

The tributes that pured in, again, justified the position of the June 12 activists on the nomination of a core activist as Youth Minister.

One of such tributes reads: “May God grant our collective prayer for breakthrough on Comrade AWA Bamiji, continue to uphold the breaved family, meet every Participant at their individual points of need and grant the two departed souls, including father’s, Oyebamiji Ajani Oyelere’s, eternal rest, prayed all the leading Clerics from various religious backgrounds.

“This 8th day Fidau Prayer didn’t come to an end without offering special prayers to the Host of the event, Alhaji Sarafa Akinola, and the Alhaji Salami Liadi Olagoke, Deputy National Chairman, Southwest Zone, Buhari Campaign Organisation (BCO) and former Accountant – General, Oyo State, who has contributed so much to the chain of successes recorded by various Platforms, being coordinated by Comrade AWA Bamiji, and passed on, a day before the event, Monday. May his soul rest in peace.

“A young Boy of 16 year old, Ejire Akewi, who is famous as Ewi Exponent, took the floor after the fidau prayer to entertain the Audience with his different kinds of Ewi music to promote African Culture and Tradition”.

Find below full Tributes, Condolences and comments, by Comrade AWA Bamiji, which he dedicated to former South Africa President, Dr Nelson Mandela, as a good example of selfless Leader, as sequence of “Coup D’etat” continues in Africa,

AS TINUBU, GOVERNORS, SOYINKA, FAYEMI, OSHIOMHOLE, AWOLOWO, AJASIN, ADESANYA, IGE, FASANMI, OTHERS CONDOLE WITH AWA BAMIJI FAMILY

On behalf of Mr President, we all feel your pain, AWA. We were shocked to the marrow. You are part and parcel of Mr President Politicial and biological families for decades, doing everything selflessly. May Mama soul rest in peace. Olorun a di Ebi mu o – Niyi Idowu, Special Adviser, General Administration,  to the immediate past Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola

It’s horrendous! Wole SOYINKA

Our condolences, Ore! – Tunde Oyetola, (a.k.a Gaji), younger Brother to the immediate past Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola

Accept my condolences. May her soul rest in perfect peace. -Ambassador Tokunbo Dosumu Awolowo

My deep condolences, Awa. May God Almighty comfort you – Comrade (Barrister) Festus Keyamo, SAN, immediate past Minister of State for Labour and Employment, now the Honourable Minister of Aviation

AWA, since 22 years ago that I joined other leading figures across Nigeria to inaugurate Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, inside the Trenchard Hall of University of Ibadan, Ibadan, you keep the flag flying, and it didn’t cross my mind to ask for your Mother, who I would have loved to meet while she was alive. Such a woman deserves nothing, but National honour. Your remote control for good performance, a disciplinarian, silent Achiever. May her soul rest in peace. -Prof (Mrs) Bolanle Awe

Dear Comrade Awa. Please accept my sympathy on the passing away of Mama Rafatu Agbeke Oyebamiji. The loss of any relation can be impactful. When such a departed soul is one’s direct blood, it can be quite a loss indeed. But, since it is ordained that every mortal would experience death at one time or the other, there is no way we can stop anyone from dying – including our beloved ones: Inna LiLLah, waina Lillah Rojiunah!
                                                                                                                      May the Almighty Allah overlook Mama’s sins, have mercy on her soul, comfort her in the grave and reward her with Aljonnah Firdaous on the Day of Judgement, amen.
J. Ajayi, Publicity Secretary, Afenifere

My condolences. May The Almighty bless her soul – Gbenga Omotoso, immediate past Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Lagos State and now, Commissioner Nominee, Lagos State

My condolences brother. Olohun a fi oriji Mama ,a te won si afefe re re , eru ti ake ni Olohun ma se won , koni se won ni eru ti aje ni ya
– Tunde Onigbanjo, Director of Protocol, Lagos State Governor’s Office.

Good morning comrade. Happy New month Sorry for Mama’s death. Allah will continue to comfort you and the entire family.
– Gladys, immediate past National Assembly Aide to H.E Senator Uba Sani,  Governor of Kaduna State

My condolences – Bola Alabi, Aide to Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, Governor of Ondo State

Awa, e ku ehin Mama o. Olorun a fi Orun ke won. The Lord will give you and the family the courage and fortitude to bear the loss. May she rest well. Amen
-John Kayode Fayemi (JKF)

Accept my condolences – Adunni Olateju, P.A to Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola

Please accept our condolences – Femi Babafemi, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Spokesman, for General  Buba Marwa (Rtd)

Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB) is not in the country presently. He will surely send his personal tribute when he comes back because you deserve nothing less. Please bear with us Comrade. May Mama’s soul rest in peace. May Almighty God give the family the strength and fortitude to bear the loss. Please accept my condolences.
– Comrade Seyi Olubanjo, MOB Political Assistant

May her gentle soul and all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace, good night Mama!
-Godwin Udhedhe, Political Aide to Comrade Adams Oshiomhole

My heartfelt condolence on this irreplaceable loss
– Asari Dokubo

I was greatly disturbed by the news of your caring and aged Mother’s passage but we must thank God Almighty in whatever situation we find ourselves. I sympathize with your family in this mourning mood and we, in my family, shall be remembering your family in our prayers. Olorun a fi Ori jin won o, a di Ebi yin mu
– Iyiola OLADOKUN, former Deputy Governor, Oyo State.

I am speechless but at the same time, it’s a celebration of life well spent, Comrade AWA
– Prince Biodun Ogunleye, former Deputy Governor of Lagos State

Greetings and Peace Profound Awa. So sorry about your loss. May God grant her soul sweet repose. May the Almighty comfort you and the rest of the family. Omo rere a gbeyin eyin naa. Tis well
– Olumuyiwa IGE for Bola Ige family

Dear Awa Bamiji, I am so sad to hear the news of the death of your aged and caring Mother, who inspired you so much to reach this coveted level of achievements in life as a notable youth Activist of decades in Nigeria. The great Mobiliser! You and your ever resilient team have celebrated uncountable number of Heroes and Heroines of Democracy, both living and dead. Your name didn’t become household overnight, you have paid your due to the admiration of all of us regardless of little support we are giving you.
Therefore, the ongoing funeral activities of your mother must be a celebration of life well spent.
Olorun a di gbogbo Ebi yin mu o. Eyin won a dara o. Odun a jin nan si’ra o.
– Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, Afenifere Chieftain and Chairman, Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Lagos State.

Eyin Mama Rere, ti o fi Omo Rere s’aye lo, a dara. Yoruba Nation is proud of you always
– Dr Kunle Olajide, immediate past Secretary, Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE)

Aburo, this is so sad. Edumare a duro ti yin. May her soul rest in peace, Amen.
– Hon Bayo Abraham Adesanya

Àwa  Bámijí
Condolence of demise  of your  good  mother, who  departed from this  sinful  World. May Olódùmarè accept her return back to good  heaven ile itero and Protect all her Children left  behind. Once again, accept my Condolences
ÁRÁBÀ Ifayemi  Elebuibon
The Árábà of Osogbo land and 2016 Agba Awo Ti Ile Odu’a Awardee of Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths

My condolences on the death of your dear mother who recently died  at the age of 98 . May Allah accept her in aljannatul firdaus.
Amin
– Prof Taoheed Adedoja,
Former minister of Sports and Special Duties

Good morning AWA. Profound condolences on the glorious passage of your mum. To live to 98 years is no mean feat. She was a Matriarch and woman of substance by every definition of that word. As an illustrious son and Nigeria’s foremost civil society activist, you must have imbibed your spirit of humanity and positive talents from her. At 98 years, she must have touched so many souls and impacted countless lives for positive existence. You are a proof of that as a child off the block. It’s a time to mourn the loss but also a period of joy and celebration that in spite of her glorious years, you survived her. Let’s all celebrate a glorious passage and shout for joy to God in gratitude and appreciation of God’s grace and mercies on her life.
– PROF SOJI ADEJUMO, former Oyo State, SUBEB, and Oyo State Chairman, ATSCGG, Tinubu Support Group

“When beggars die there are no comets seen but heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princess.”  William Shakespeare.!The news of the sudden demise of the amiable mother of one of the foremost leaders of the Civil Society in Nigeria  came to me in the Royal Palace as a thunder bold from the blues! How are the Mighty fallen and the best amongst the best taken in rapid succession. May Almighty God grant Comrade Bamiji Awa and his entire family the fortitude to bear this irreparable and incalculable loss and also grant the repose of our mother in a million. Comrade AWA your solace should be in the monumental life and times of your adorable mother on planet earth.She came, she saw and ultimately she conquered. Good Night Mama Comrade AWA.
– HRM EZE DR Goodluck Obi (JP) FOSHA UK.FNIIS.FICRPC.FIMC.FICJ.CMC.CFIAR.MSPSP.MIMC.OFO UBULUIHEJIOFO Ancient Kingdom Oru West L.G.A.IMO STATE .

Pls, accept my heartfelt condolences.I beseech Allah to bless her soul with Jannat fridaos.
– H.R.H Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Osun State

To almighty God be the glory, the Lord will grant Mama a peaceful rest Amen! Once again accept our sincere condolences. Eyin won a dara, Amin
– Prince and Prof (Olori) Adeniyi Babajide Olagunju, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso and Prince of Ogbomoso land.

Sorry my dear Brother, Awa Bamiji. Mama left us at a time when our collective struggles for the actualisation of June 12 electoral mandate given to late President MKO Abiola were rewarded by Almighty God, through Tinubu Presidency, 30 years after.
We always wonder about your uncommon determination to make things happen against all odds, about your energy, resilience and tenacity of purpose without knowing you have someone at home, who could be best described as “Orisa AWA”, as your mother. Through the divine mercy, she waited this long, to see that your struggles of 3 Decades running were rewarded with Tinubu Presidency. AWA Tinubu, AWA Bola Ige, AWA Afenifere Leaders, AWA, the most outstanding Youth Leader of Decedes, “AWA Orisa”, Congratulations for being able to bury this silent Achiever, your Prayer Warrior and Heroine of our time.
– Chief Niyi Akintola, SAN.

I commiserate with you on the passing of your beloved mother. May her soul rest in peace. I am out of the country but I will see you when I am back. E ku aseyinde, Eyin mama a dara o.
-Tokunbo Adekunle Ajasin

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May your mum’s soul rest in peace.
– Jumoke Anifowose (Nee Adekunle Ajasin)

I was shocked by the ugly news but took solace in these indelible footprints she has left in the sand of time. O dun mi de egungun, sugbon kin ni Eda l’ese ju ki a ma dupe lo. This is a celebration of life well spent, AWA.
– Chief ‘Lere Paimo, alias Eda Onile – Ola.

O ku asehinde Mama rere. Ki Oluwa fi Aljannah Onidera ta won loore. Amin. I am paying a long-scheduled courtesy call on Kabiyesi Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Abeokuta, Ogun State tomorrow morning. Kindly excuse me from Mama’s Fidau tomorrow.
– High Chief ‘Lekan Alabi, Moye Olubadan of Ibadanland and the first Cultural Ambassador of the National Monument and Museum, Ile – Ife, Osun State

Ah! Awa, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the departure of your beloved mother. May you and entire family have the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss. Eternal rest grant unto mama O Lord.
– Kunle Famoriyo, Publicity Secretary, Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG)

Awa Bamiji,
Please accept my condolences.  Eternal rest grant Mama o! Lord.
– Ayo Afolabi, Publicity Secretary, APC Southwest.

WE CAN NOT BE IN THIS LIFE FOREVER
Haaaa, my powerful Comrade, pls accept my heartfelt sympathy on irreparable lose of your dear mum.
I pray that, may rhe good Lord give her internal rest and be with the family that, she left behind in Jesus name. She came, she saw and she conquered  May her soul rest in perfect peace.
– Hon. Adebayo Temitope Personal Assistant to Late Senator Ayo Fasanmi

Our deep condolences from Itsekiri land, where the Nigerian First Lady, Chief Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, hail from.
– High Chief (Mrs) Rita Lori Ogbebor, Owner of Rita Lori Hotel, both in Lagos and Abuja

Pls accept my Condolences. May her soul rest in perfect peace.
– Femi Aborisade

Dear Awa.
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mother.
May you and all the family find the strength to bear the kids, and may Allah forgive all of Mama’s sins and grant her jannatul firdaus.
– Mrs Ayo Obe, former National President, Civil Liberty Organisation (CLO)

God bless the memory of mama, what rich old life. E pele sir.
– Della Alfred Ilenre, UK.

Oh dear Comrade Awa, my condolences
– Shehu Sani

Comrade Awa, pls accept my condolences on your mother’s passing. Eyin wan a daa.
– Nike Ransome-Kuti

My condolences, AWA BAMIJI
– Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

Sorry Awa Bamiji, this aged mother of yours, must be the reason I tagged you “miracle worker” long time ago. When you think something is not achieveable but with Awa Bamiji holding the steering, just go and sleep. Remember, I told you this in 2015, on the high Table, when your Group, Agbarijo Egbe Odo Yoruba, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths, gathered us, including Prince Olusi and other notable figures across the States, together inside Banquet Hall of Lagos Airport, Hotel, Ikeja, that we were waiting for the day, you would be celebrated because you have touched so many lives, celebrating living and dead Heroes and Heroines of Democracy in Nigeria. May God grant her sweet repose.
– Otunba Dele Ajomale, former Chairman, APC, Lagos State, and member, GAC, Lagos State

May her gentle soul rest in peace Amen. Awa, eyin Mama ada oooo.
– Dr (Mrs) Cole Baba Omojola

May her soul rest in eternal peace. Iwaju ti Mama nlo yio dara, eyin ti won fi si’le Koni baje.
– Moshood Erubami.

Our heartfelt condolences sir. We feel your irreplaceable loss, may mama’s gentle soul rest in perfect peace
– Dr  Olusegun and Mrs Opeolu Mayegun.

Accept my sincere condolences. May Mama’s soul rest in perfect peace.
– Dr Balogun P.A, Executive Head of Beko Ransome-Kuti Centre for Constitutional Governance, CCG.

Hey yeah, Sorry Ooo May the Almighty Allah rest her soul and Grant her Aljanat Firdaous Allahu Yegfiruhu Allahu Yerhamuhu Allahu Yebhasuhu etc. Please kindly accept my heartfelt condolences.
– Comrade Alhaji Waheed Lawal, Leader, Osun State Civil Societies’ Coalition

Accept my sympathy and Congratulations. Sympathy because it is truamatic to lose one’s mother however old, congratulation because you live to celebrate her. May God protect the rest Members of the family.
– Olugbenga Awosode, former CDHR Chairman, Oyo State, and former member of State Exco under Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as Governor of the State of Osun

May her soul restvin peace. Accept my sincere condolences. God will grant her eternal rest Insha’Allah. Oku amala niyen oo… “Omo,o l’oku abi Aja l’orun”.
– Akin Ekundayo, Author of the famous Book, “TINUBU: THE LAST MAN STANDING”, launched at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, in 2003, with your full Participation and that of Mr Niyi Idowu, the S.S.A, General Admin to Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu. AWA, you are fully loaded with Strategies, I always enjoy your style of Publicity and Mobilisation on the field.

My Condolences.
– Barrister Oladosu Oladipo, National Coordinator, Next Level Forum, which is the first ever Tinubu Support Platform, National in outlook and founded 2019, with your understanding as a youth Activist, AWA.

Hello brother. Sorry for your loss, and Congratulations for a great achievement, as God answered mama’s prayer that you will give her this last rite. Please accept my family’s condolences. May God console and comfort you and all mama left behind. RIP sweet mother. -Elder Olubunmi Oduntan KOB. USA.

Ore, why now? While I sympathize with you for losing such a Heroine at this material time, I pity myself the more for my inability to see you and Mama during the period of last Election. Remember, we just fixed our next meeting, few days ago without knowing that Mama was about leaving us behind. I must congratulate you for being a Warrior like Mama, which enable you to reach this stage in life before parting ways with your blood Mother, who was so blessed by God age wise. For this reason, You are One out of a Million. Mark my word Today, People would soon be bestowing post humous Awards on your Mummy as a Silent Achiever – Prince Kola Asatola Asanke, ICA/USA, 2019 Gubernatorial Aspirant, Oyo State.

Awa. Pe le. May her soul rest in peace.
I am out of the country. Hope to be back by Tuesday, next week. -Kayode Opeifa, former Chieftain of Lagos CDHR and former Commissioner for Transport, Lagos State.

Comrade, kindly accept my condolences. I can feel your pain immediately I went through the breaking news broadcast. May Almighty be with your family in this mourning mood and beyond – Yerima Shettima, President, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum

Good morning sir. My condolences for the death of your beloved mother. -Otunba JMK, one of the most outstanding June 12 Victims, whose Mansion in USA was blown up by the late Sani Abacha Spies, for being the regular Host of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Pressure Group, meetings in USA

O dun mi gan o, Comrade! My sincere Condolences please! A ku ara feraku. Odun a jina s’ara o. -Yours ever in democratic Struggles and  Former NANS Zone D (Southwest) Coordinator 2005 and former NANS President (2006/2007), now based in USA.

Sorry my dear comrade, may her soul rest in perfect peace ameen. Subuanallah. Alijauna fridaus insha’Allah. Ameena. Akanni Ganiyu, a.k.a Kulagbe, former APC Secretary, Surulere Local Government, Lagos State.

It is well. May her soul rest in peace – Asu Mbia Mfam, Cross River State, National Publicity Secretary, Coalition for A Better Nigeria.

Please accept my condolences on this irreparable loss. May the good lord grant mama a peaceful rest – Hon Bayo Aina, Afenifere Chieftain and former Commissioner, Ekiti State

Accept my heartfelt condolences – Rt (Hon) Asimiyu Alarape, former Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly.

May Allah grant her aljanah firdaus. Eku oro eeyan. Eyin mama adara. -Yetunde Amoo, LTV News Editor

May her soul rest in peace. Please accept our condolences – Rabiu Bankole, Galaxy News Editor, Lagos

Awa the orphan. So the enemies have still followed on to get mama at 98. Haaa! Eniyan buru. Omo Orukan. Olorun a wo gbogbo yin oooo! Ehin mama adara oooo!
A si te mama si afefe rere. My family’s condolences. – Shittu Alamu, a retired OSBC Staff, Osogbo, Osun State

Kindly accept my sincere sympathy on Iya’s passing at the advanced age of 98 years.
She has given her all with love in these long years. May her passing bring great blessings and our remembrance of her be always sweet.
May God grant her true rest and peace. Amen – Engr (Comrade) Bimbo Daniyan, Senior Aide to Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola during his tenure as Governor of the State of Osun

Dear Awa
Kindly accept my most heartfelt condolences on the departure of your dear mother. She lived a fulfilled life. She left behind a wonderful son in you and in all her children. May Allah grant Mamma peaceful rest – Prof Mark Nwagwu, UI

May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. May God grant the family she has left behind, particularly Awa Bamiji, the grace and fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Ehin mama yio daŕa ni oruko Edumare. – Prof Fabayo Fabro, Department of Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile – Ife, Osun State.

E pele. Eyin won a dara. Prof Clement Olusegun Kolawole, former Dean, aculty of Education, UI

May her gentle soul rest in peace – Retired Colonel and (Mrs) Aroyewun

Accept my heartfelt condolences. She lived to an excellent age. She lived long – Mr Folarin and Mrs Osisanya, Financial Expert/OAU, Alumnus, United Kingdom (UK)

My condolences Awa.
May Mama’s loving soul rest in perfect peace. 
– Ronke Okusanya, former Commissioner, Ekiti State

Comrade, kindly accept our condolences!
You are making us proud every day, my dear Brother as our Ambassador among the Politicial heavyweights in Nigeria
– Political Leaders/Landlords, Oluyole Local Government and Akorede LCDA, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Our condolences
– Bishop Paul John Paul, representing Owelle Rochas Okorcha, former Governor of Imo State.

Sorry Brother, your mom’s story really made us shed tears. A great Heroine, live on!
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May Almighty God grant her external life IJN Amen –  Amb Hon Clifford A E Okorie, Leader, Vision Masters Stakeholders, An Affiliate Organisation of Coalition for A Better Nigeria, Abia State

Sorry Sir, my dear Brother, Comrade and Partner in Progress, when it comes to democratic struggles. I always salute your courage to lead popular struggles in the midst of zero resource. I sympathize with your family in this mourning mood. – Hon Moses, Jos, Plateau State, National Officer, Coalition for A Better Nigeria

Aljanat Firdaos fun mama! Sorry for the loss Comrade! – Shehu Musa Shittu, Oyo State Coordinator, Coalition for A Better Nigeria

So, so so, painful, my dear Brother. Sorry about this irreplaceable loss of the rare Heroine of Democracy. I must thank you again, for your leadership support during the painful loss of my 2 good Brothers, both of whom happened to be the Aides of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, through motor accident, on their way to Borno State from Abuja, during the Presidential Campaign.  – Hon Usman Kaka, Borno State

Awa, my wish to millions of your admirers and loved ones on the death of your mother. May her soul rest in perfect peace, Amen. -Akin Oke, immediate past APC Chairman, Oyo State. Away please

I am sad. What a big loss – Area Inspector of Education, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State

Hello Ore
Just got the news of your mom’s demise.
May her soul rest in peace.
Please accept my deepest condolences.
– Dr Obitade Julius Obimakinde, Alumnus, Ibadan City Academy (ICA), and National Secretary, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)

Adupe pe a gbeyin won. Eku idele naa.
Omo rere agbeyin awa naa. Alhamdulillah robbil alaamin..aku idele Mama wa tolo. Eyin won adara funwa o
– Prof Ganiyat Adeshina, Dean of Faculty, National Open University, Abuja, and Alumnus, Ibadan City Academy (ICA), Eleta, Ibadan, Oyo State

My condolences bro! Aljanna firdaous to mama. Eyin won a San e sowo. Omo, alaafia ati aiku baale oro.
– Dotun Abdullahi, ICA/FCT

A ku Oro eeyan o. Omo a gbehin gbogbo wa o.
– Akinwale Christopher Bakare, ICA/UK

Olorun a f’ori jin Mama Rere, who happened to be a good Mother of all known friends of her Sons and Daughters with the way she took good care of all us throughout. May her soul rest in peace.
– Kazeem Oyetunji Oyeniyi, ICA/USA

May her soul rest in perfect peace.
It is well with you dear friend
– Bolaji Gbadamosi, ICA/UK

My condolences Comrade! Oluwa a gba abo won, Maa sha ALLAH! I hope 8th day Fidau Prayer is holding tomorrow.
– Ishiaq (a.k.a Problem Siko), Alumnus of Ibadan City Academy, ICA, Eleta Ibadan.

Celebration of life!
Pls accept my heartfelt condolences on the demise of Mama. May her soul rest in peace, Amin.
– Lt. Colonel Dele Atobatele, Nigerian Army, Republic of Niger, your training mate in the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, as a member of the 46th Regular Course Officer Candidates in 1994.

Hello Brother. Didn’t know mama passed o. Sorry about that and accept my sincere sympathy and condolences. Eyin mama a dara o. Okuwa a fori jin won.
– Colonel Bakare Wasiu, your training mate in the Nigerian Defence Academy, as a member of the 46th Regular Course Officer Candidates in 1994.

Accept my condolences on the death of Mama,may her gentle soul rest in permanent peace,,,,,Pls accept my condolences.
– Barrister (Prince) Asanke, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Oko mi, Omo l’oku a baja l’orun Eyin Mama a dara. O si ku Orire pe o sin Iya t’obi e l’omo. My sincere Condolences.
– Olori Adebayo Faleti

Eyin Mama a dara o. Olorun a di Ebi mu o. Oju koni ti’yin o. I was shocked to the read the news of the passage of your caring and aged Mother, who remained your Pillar of support for years. Iya dara dara. Please, accept our Condolences.
– Mrs Akinwumi Ishola, Wife of late Prof Akinwumi Ishola.

Sorry for the loss of your mum. Eyin mama a da o.
– Alagba Adebayo Faleti Eldest Daughter

Wao, just seeing this now. May almighty Allah grant Mama aljanat fridaos and grant you with the entire family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. AWA, please accept my condolences on behalf of the Leadership, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN).

So sorry for your lost, May Her soul RIP Amen 🙏🙏🙏
Accept my condolences.
– Arinze Nete Nnewi, Anambra State

Accept my condolences my dear Comrade.
– Ayo Adewale, former Chairman, June 12 Coalition and former Chairman, Amuwo – Odofin Local Government, Lagos State

May God grant the repose of her soul. Accept my condolences.
– Oluwole Badmus, Wolly Bee, former NANS President from Unilorin

.Accept my condolences Leader! May Almighty God grant Mama best of the Paradise – Okiki Ogunsola, former Southwest (Zone D) Coordinator, NANS. We were proud to be led into active participation in the installation of Otunba Gani Adams as Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland in 2018 inside Atiba Stadium, Oyo, under my leadership apart from 2012 mother of all Rallies against fuel price increase, in the Southwest  Region, which took place at Iwo Road Change and lasted for about 6 hours, causing gridlock across the Southwest States, with full Press coverage. I was NANS JCC Chairman, Ogun State, during this period. Just like my Predecessors, meeting you is a blessing to our generation of leadership in NANS Struggles.

Accept my heartfelt condolences.  Take heart my brother. Allah bringeth Allah taketh. Barrister Oliver Okonkwo, former Youth Leader, Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Anambra State.

Good morning Sir! Sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences. – Iyabo Payne, former Manage Nifrertit Female Cultural Dancers’ Group, various tie and dye fabrics’ distributor

Accept my sincere condolences Comrade Awa. God will console & comfort you & the entire family.
May her soul rest in the bosom of her creator.
– Tessy Iraboh, June 12 Activist

May her soul rest in peace, please accept my condolences. Bashorun (Evangelist) Kunle Adesokan, June 12 Activist

Aburo mi atata, it is with heavy heart that i commisserate with you over the death of your dear mom.  I pray almighty Allah accepts her homecoming, forgive her sins and grant her aljannah firdaus. Aaaaaamin. May God grant your family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss. Aaaaaaaaaaamin.
-Barrister Adebayo Shittu, former Minister of Communication

Comrade, Congratulatory for being able to bury your Mummy, a silent Achiever. E ku Aseyinde, eyin won a dara o. Ojo a jin si’ra o.
– Ambassador (Comrade) Sola Iji, former State Chairman of ACN, Ondo State, and former Gubernatorial Aspirant, Ondo State

Egbon, e ku Oro Eniyan, Olorun a fi Ori jin won. May God grant your family fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. My condolences Sir -Muideen, in your Area at Olomi, but now based in United Arab Emirates (UAE), as Awawa Ambassador

Agbarijo Awon Odo newsreel came in this morning to report of your ‘young’ mummy’s answering the call and the plan for the 8th Fidau Prayer. God will give you the grace to do it accordingly – Olarenwaju Tejumola Ola – Oni

Inna lilahi wa inna ilehi rajiuna.
May her sins be forgiven and Allah accepts her into Aljannah. Please accept my condolences. -Gbenga Aregbesola, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola younger Brother

E Ku asehinde mama o. Olorun a tewon safefe rere o -Mrs Victoria Aregbesola.

Comrade, kindly accept my condolences – Olawale Oladimeji from Development Agenda of Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, Cocoa House, Ibadan, Oyo State

Egbon, Sorry for your loss Sir. May God grant the soul of Mama eternal rest – Gbenga Adedamola, National Youth Congress under Presidency, FCT, Abuja

So sorry for mama demise may her soul rest in peace -Sama Dafe Urhobo, Junior Brother of late Captain Sama, whose Plane crashed in Ejinrin Swarm, Lagos State, and Head of Sama Foundation, Lagos State

Sorry Bro on the lost of your darling mummy.
E ku atemora . Omo rere a gbeyin awa na.
Take heart friend. – Sola Akindiji, Alumnus, Ibadan City Academy (ICA), Eleta, Ibadan

Awa Bamiji, you dreamt of a formidable National Platform for Nigerian Students in 1999 and few of us bought the idea. About 12 of us attended the inaugural meeting inside your Room F307, Post Graduate Hall, OAU, Ile – Ife, and by December 2002, we had our first outing, ‘a year after Cicero Symposium” held inside House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan, where Senator Ayo Fasanmi led Alliance for Democracy (AD), Southwest, did presentation of our Insight Magazine, maiden edition, having editorial Board Members across various Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, compiling the achievements of the 6 AD Governors plus personalities’ interviews across the States.
Today, I am a Canada based while others are living in different parts of the World but the Secretariat in Nigeria has been making us proud by its regular broadcast, which most of us do forward to other Platforms. This is the legacy left behind by departed soul, Pillar behind our chain of successes. adieu! – Dayo Olorunnisola of Red Cross Office then, OAU, Ile – Ife, now in Canada, as Group’s Ambassador.

May the Mama rest in peace. A ku ipalemo ojokejo mama Olorun a bo asiri o – Alhaji Ayanyemi Fatai, APC Elder, Eruwa, Oyo State.

My condolences Sir. Lagos Made Women Organisation (LMWO), Women In Governance (WIG) and Value Adding Team (VAT)

May the Lord grant her soul peaceful eternal rest. E ku Asehinde. Eyin won ko ni baje. I pray the Lord comfort your family.
– Dapo Awosika, FORKS & FINGERS RESTAURANT, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile – Ife

A ku ara feraku. Odun a jina s’ara o. – Barrister Gboyega Amusan of Kosalabaro Printing Press, OAU Alumnus, Ile – Ife, Osun State

INNA LAHA WA INNA LAHA ROJUHUNAA
MAMAWA RAFATU AGBEKE OYEBANJI
SUN REE O – Engineer Adeniyi Adeyemo, APC Chieftain, Egbeda Local Government, Ibadan

Sorry for the lost! I was shocked to read this from you – Gbenga Ogunsola, Nigerian Youth Congress (NYC), under Presidency, Southwest Zone

Please accept my heart felt sympathy  for the death of your dear mother – Wole Musa, former Admin Secretary, AD/AC/ACN Southwest Zone

RIP Mummy. – Hon Kareem Iyanda, former Ogun State Secretary, Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)

May mama soul rest in peace. E ku aseyinde – Dele Akinleye, former Oyo State Secretary, Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)

Egbon, just seeing this. Please accept my condolence. May Almighty Allah forgive her sins and grant her aljanah. Everything and everyone she left behind will continue to make progress. – Segun Balogun, Admin Secretary, Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG)

Eeyyaahh Àwa! Pẹ̀lẹ́ dear as u accept my condolences – Chief Apalara Wole Adewumi, Afenifere Chieftain, Ekiti State

May her soul rest in peace Omo rere agbeyin awa na you are welcome to our midst – Chief (Mrs) Sani Modupe Oluwaranti, member, CSO Directorate, PCC, APC, Abuja.

May Her soul find peace with her maker
My sincere condolences to you and your family – Rasaq Oladosu, Buska, June 12 Activist and former member, CSO Directorate, PCC, APC, Abuja.

May her soul rest in perfect peace even as God comforts the family left behind. -Eyanmanu D Ogli-Ojobi, Proudly Benue State, but born in Centre of Excellence, Lagos State, former member of the CSO, PCC, APC, Abuja

My condolences to you Awa Bamiji and your family. May God grant her eternal rest and comfort you all – Queen Nike Agbaje, former member, CSO Directorate, PCC, APC, Abuja

My sincere condolences to you and the entire family. – Opokwukwu Oyeniyi, Benue State and a former member of the CSO, PCC, APC, Abuja

Comrade Awamaridi Eledumare! Sorry for the loss. May almighty grant her soul to rest in perfect peace. – Hon Funke Akerele, former member of the CSO, PCC, APC, Abuja

May her soul Rest In Peace. Amen -Joe Meselle, former member of the CSO, PCC, APC, Abuja

Comrade Awa God is truly with you with the presence of who is who for the condolences. Mama’s passage should be a celebration of life well spent. Kudos! – Comrade Bankole, Leader, Immaculate Group having its branches in all the 20 Local Governments and 37 LCDAs in Lagos State, an affiliate of Coalition (of Pro – Democracy Groups) for A Better Nigeria, under your leadership as our National Coordinator

May Allah give her soul enternal rest.
– Opeyemi Olokada, one of your footsoldiers, in Akure, on behalf of Okada Union in Akure, Ondo State.

May Mama’s Soul Rest In Peace. Shola Omolola Justice, June 12 Activist

Inna Lillahi Wainna Ilaehi Rajihuna.
Allah Subhanahu Wata’ala look upon her with mercy, grant her eternal abode, forgive her sins and shortcomings and admit her into Jannah
My condolences!
Akorede Ahmed, Zealous Youth, Kwara State

My condolences Comrade AWA Bamiji -Alhaji Dawud Adebayo Agboola, Ministry of Information, Agodi Secretariat, Oyo State.

*Though Mama’s death is painful but inevitable,may almighty Allah grant you the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and also grant her Al-janat fridaus. E ku aseyinde , eyin Mama a dara oooo. Amin. -Comrade Dauda and Hajia Ganiyat Alimi (MASTER), June 12 Activist and his Wife*, Chief Mobilisation Officer, Grand Council of Yoruba Youths

Oh! Bamiji, I’m just seeing this now. When did this happen? Omo rere lo ma gbeyin gbogbo wa o. Please take heart, Mummy has gone to rest. God will give you Grace to bear great lost. I know how dear she was to you.
Once again, pls take heart, we will talk in the morning Wale Adewunmi, Waltodany Graphics, Head Graphic Department of Grand Council of Yoruba Youths.

Sad! Sorry, for the loss our solicitor and advocate, voice of the voiceless. May Allah accept the repose of her soul. Amen. Alhaji Ahmed Abiuwa, from Mr President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, House, 10, Sunday Adigun, Ikeja, Lagos State.

*Mr. Awa Bamiji , please accept my condolences . May Almighty Allah expiate her of her sins widen her grave and mercifully make same specially comfortable for her and grant her Aljanat Fridaos in the Akhira , Bi rahamatika Ya Ar’haman Roheem , Aameen thuma Aameen .
– Alhaji Arileserere, Special Assistant to Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Chairman, Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) Lagos State

Oh, may her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Am not around, would have come for jinizah but insha Allah 8th day Fidau Prayer.
– Oyejide Salam Surajudeen, former Senate President, NANS, and Pro – Tinubu Youth Activist

Oh sorry,my condolences,may Mama soul rest peacefully.I share with you in this moment of grief.May thy Lord give the family the courage to bear the irreplaceable loss. Be strong comrade.
– Olu T, former Student Unionist, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State.

Ina lilai wa Ina ilaehi rojiuna
Sorry for the loss of your mother. I just heard this morning, Olorun a bawa fori jin won, gbogbo oun ti won fi si’le koni baje.
– Alfa Muritala Gbolagade, Secretary, Landlords’ Association, Agbalegan, Jinanrere, Iyana Church, Iwo Road, Ibadan, for the Landlords

Sir, accept my sincerest condolences & may the Lord grant you the fortitude to bear this moment of grief. I just saw on the National Platform the information on the departure of mama. Be consoled sir.
– Henry J. K, Ebonyi State

Eku asehinde, eyin mama a daa o, Omo rere agbehin iwo na o. Mabinu wipe mio ri nkan fi ranse sie o, my mind and spirit is with you. Olorun ase eleyi to ku o, my regards.
– Dayo Adeyemi, former Special Assistant to Governor Kayode Fayemi on Civil Societies’ matters

May the Lord strengthen the  Family and give mama eternal glory by HIS Grace.  Amen
Eku Aasheyinde Comrade !!! Eeyin mama ti daraa o.
– Kemi, former Office Assistant to Mr Niyi Idowu, Governor’s Office, Alausa, Ikeja Secretariat, and now inside Lagos House, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, Lagos State.

Discplnary Mother not Father. Read through and correct  it.  May her gentle  soul  rest  in the blossom  of Almighty  Allah.  God will  continue  to  protect the family  and friends. Adiue  Mama rere!! – Roy Musical and Revolutionary Band, Lagos State

Good morning Sir, Sorry! May Almighty Allah bless MAMA with Alijana firdaus and forgive her shortcomings, and grant family Iman to bear the lost.  – Sarafadeen Onilu, Elder Brother to Lanre Onilu,  former National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), Senate Building, National Assembly Complex Abuja, for Onilu family, Ilorin, Kwara State

ADIEU. -Ras Innovator, Revolutionary and Musical Band, Lagos State

May mama soul rest in peace oooo – Otunba Polytechnics, Alumus Polytechnics, Ibadan and notable youth Leader in Oyo State APC

My condolences, Sir… May Allah grant her Aljanat firdaous. Yusuf Idowu Abass, Deputy Public Relations Officer, Amotekun Corps, Oyo State.

@Awa Bamiji. Good afternoon.
Please accept my sincere condolences for the demise of your mum.May her soul rest in perfect peace. May God comfort and  keep being with the entire family. Isreal Adeniran, June 12 fans’ Club

Good evening my friend. I sympathise with you on the exit of our mother to her creator! May Allah grant her forgiveness – Hon Muideen Abiodun, formerly of Deen Abbey Printing Press, former LG Councillor and former Honourable, Oyo State House of Assembly.

Accept my condolences. May ALLAH grant her Jannatul Firdausi. Amin. – Hon Tiri Olowo – Ake, it’s in the record that we both contested for the House of Representatives’ Action Congress (AC) Ticket in Oluyole Federal Constituency with few others including Hon Sule Aremu.

May her soul rest in peace. Hon. Sule Aremu, of Oluyole Federal Constituency

Ha! Mama is gone. Accept my condolences Wahab Alarape Animasahun (AWA). I will call you shortly – Sola Odunrinde @ Bogunmbe House in Olomi.

Ehin mama a Dara oo. Omo rere a gbehin gbogbo wa o – Segun Ogungbayi of Triumph Studio, Opposite BCOS, Ibadan, Oyo State

May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace – Debby formerly at the BCOS Guinness Promotion Stand, now at Goshen Feasts, Lagos State. Order Us, We Will Deliver

Awa Bamiji, foremost Activst, Economist, Youth Developer, buries Mum @ 98, appreciates support from Nigerians home, abroad, 8th day Fidau Prayer holds Tuesday

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