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| ‘Oh, Mummy, i cant hold it again. Forget the fact that i am General. I will cry. I am crying. I love you mum’ The General seems to be saying as his Mum goes back to Mother’s Earth |
In this Part 2 of our exclusive
report on the behind-the-scene happestances inside the Iyah-Gbedde, Kogi State (North Central Nigeria) country home of General David Medayese
Jemibewon (CFR, Mni) during the funeral of his mum, Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon
between August 3rd and August 5th, 2016,
your Africa’s number 1 Celebrity Encounter blog, Asabeafrika brings you more tips, gists and stories from the grand
occassion. Find the best of time to read and enjoy. First on Asabeafrika
report on the behind-the-scene happestances inside the Iyah-Gbedde, Kogi State (North Central Nigeria) country home of General David Medayese
Jemibewon (CFR, Mni) during the funeral of his mum, Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon
between August 3rd and August 5th, 2016,
your Africa’s number 1 Celebrity Encounter blog, Asabeafrika brings you more tips, gists and stories from the grand
occassion. Find the best of time to read and enjoy. First on Asabeafrika
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| The General carrying out the final dust-to-dust act to his mum, Emife |
Meet General Jemibewon’s Ph-D in-laws
General Jemibewon is not just a trained Army General
but a very gifted lawyer as well. He enrolled and studied law at the University
of Lagos couple of years ago and he was later called to the Nigerian
Bar. The Iyah- Gbedde born Army top brass is also a book warm. This fact
can be glanced from his three in-laws who came all the way from Ekiti, Ibadan and Lagos to honor
him at Iyah-Gbedde in Kogi State. They are all doctorate
degree holder. One of them is the first medical Doctor cum surgeon from Orin
Ekiti in the person of Dr. Dayo Ajayi who was at the event
with his beautiful wife. The others are Dr. Tunde Ajayi a Ph-D holder in
Political Science and lecturer at one of the foremost universities in Ekiti State while the least among them
is Barrister
(Dr.)
Abimbola Ajayi, a Lagos based banker. They all came to Iyah Gbedde with their spouses to
support the Jemibewons. Dr. Dayo, Dr Tunde and Dr.
Abimbola are the children of the late Chief John Bosede Ajayi,
the former Principal of St. Patrick Grammar School, Ibadan who passed away on June 22, 2015
at the age of 85. Their elder sister, Chief
(Mrs.) Modupe Jemibewon is the wife of General Jemibewon.
but a very gifted lawyer as well. He enrolled and studied law at the University
of Lagos couple of years ago and he was later called to the Nigerian
Bar. The Iyah- Gbedde born Army top brass is also a book warm. This fact
can be glanced from his three in-laws who came all the way from Ekiti, Ibadan and Lagos to honor
him at Iyah-Gbedde in Kogi State. They are all doctorate
degree holder. One of them is the first medical Doctor cum surgeon from Orin
Ekiti in the person of Dr. Dayo Ajayi who was at the event
with his beautiful wife. The others are Dr. Tunde Ajayi a Ph-D holder in
Political Science and lecturer at one of the foremost universities in Ekiti State while the least among them
is Barrister
(Dr.)
Abimbola Ajayi, a Lagos based banker. They all came to Iyah Gbedde with their spouses to
support the Jemibewons. Dr. Dayo, Dr Tunde and Dr.
Abimbola are the children of the late Chief John Bosede Ajayi,
the former Principal of St. Patrick Grammar School, Ibadan who passed away on June 22, 2015
at the age of 85. Their elder sister, Chief
(Mrs.) Modupe Jemibewon is the wife of General Jemibewon.
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| Chief (Mrs.) Modupe Jemibewon gives her last salutation to a devoted mother-in-law |
How Nollywood Stormed Iyah-Gbedde for
the Jemibewons
the Jemibewons
The Nollywood segment of Nigeria’s
entertainment sector was represented at the star studded funeral as veteran
actress Funmi Tijani and famous dancer and entertainment consultant, Tessy
Alero Yembra made the day extra-ordinary during the Wake Keeping Night
for Mama
Rachael Emife Jemibewon. The two acts that are very close to Madam
Dupe Jemibewon later brought other young stars along with them who
lighted up the event and made the night worth observing. A live band was also
around to honor guests with various tunes and musical rendition. It was such a
lovely night as Madam Funmi Tijani and Princess Tessy Alero Yembra
brought life to the event alongside local artistes.
entertainment sector was represented at the star studded funeral as veteran
actress Funmi Tijani and famous dancer and entertainment consultant, Tessy
Alero Yembra made the day extra-ordinary during the Wake Keeping Night
for Mama
Rachael Emife Jemibewon. The two acts that are very close to Madam
Dupe Jemibewon later brought other young stars along with them who
lighted up the event and made the night worth observing. A live band was also
around to honor guests with various tunes and musical rendition. It was such a
lovely night as Madam Funmi Tijani and Princess Tessy Alero Yembra
brought life to the event alongside local artistes.
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| The General being consoled by Barrister Olatunde Ayeni after breaking down for Mum in tears |
Ex-Kogi Deputy Governor storm
Jemibewon’s House
Jemibewon’s House
This tall and
handsome man arrived at exactly 7:20Pm. Architect Sunday Awoniyi the
immediate past Deputy Governor of Kogi State under the PDP era of Captain
Idris Wada is more or less like a son to General David Jemibewon.
His late father, Chief Sunday Boluduro Awoniyi (CON) the Aro
of Mopa Land was the Political Godfather to General David Jemibewon.
In fact, it was rumored that it was the support
the General gave the late Chief Awoniyi to emerge as PDP
Chairman couple of years ago that cost him his relationship with a former
Nigerian Head of State as Awoniyi was denied the position based on his
perceived northern orientation. However, the son of the late Okun patriot and Chairman of the National Executive Council of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) is a son to
the General and this he demonstrated with his arrival to the General’s country
home in the evening of Thursday August 4. The London trained Architect turned politician was led to where
Mama’s casket was laid to take a look at her face. He later returned to the
garden where himself, General Jemibewon, Barrister
Tunde Ayeni, Segun Awolowo Jnr and other elite friends of the General
enjoyed the rest of the night with music rendition amidst several other activities to
mark the night. It will be recalled that Architect Sunday Awoniyi was at the
funeral of the General’s father-in-law, Chief JB Ajayi last year August in Orin Ekiti with his pretty wife, Tokunbo.
He came at the time as the reigning Deputy Governor of Kogi state.
This time around he is no more in power but his humility stays still. He was
the cynosure of many eyes at the event, especially ladies who couldn’t just
take their inner eyes off him.
handsome man arrived at exactly 7:20Pm. Architect Sunday Awoniyi the
immediate past Deputy Governor of Kogi State under the PDP era of Captain
Idris Wada is more or less like a son to General David Jemibewon.
His late father, Chief Sunday Boluduro Awoniyi (CON) the Aro
of Mopa Land was the Political Godfather to General David Jemibewon.
In fact, it was rumored that it was the support
the General gave the late Chief Awoniyi to emerge as PDP
Chairman couple of years ago that cost him his relationship with a former
Nigerian Head of State as Awoniyi was denied the position based on his
perceived northern orientation. However, the son of the late Okun patriot and Chairman of the National Executive Council of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) is a son to
the General and this he demonstrated with his arrival to the General’s country
home in the evening of Thursday August 4. The London trained Architect turned politician was led to where
Mama’s casket was laid to take a look at her face. He later returned to the
garden where himself, General Jemibewon, Barrister
Tunde Ayeni, Segun Awolowo Jnr and other elite friends of the General
enjoyed the rest of the night with music rendition amidst several other activities to
mark the night. It will be recalled that Architect Sunday Awoniyi was at the
funeral of the General’s father-in-law, Chief JB Ajayi last year August in Orin Ekiti with his pretty wife, Tokunbo.
He came at the time as the reigning Deputy Governor of Kogi state.
This time around he is no more in power but his humility stays still. He was
the cynosure of many eyes at the event, especially ladies who couldn’t just
take their inner eyes off him.
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| The GDA with President Olusegun Obasanjo’s representative, Chief Tunde Olusunle at the Post funeral church service |
How Senator Tunde Ogbeha led
dignitaries to Mama’s Friday Event.
dignitaries to Mama’s Friday Event.
The final
funeral activities of Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon on
Friday August 5 witnessed the arrival of more celebrities and top Nigerians to Iyah-Gbedde
for General
David
Jemibewon. One of the big boys and ex-Military top brass who first
arrived Iya-Gbedde that morning was General (Now Senator) Jonathan
Tunde
Ogbeha. Truth is that Senator Ogbeha’s arrival to General Jemibewon’s
house is very symbolic. Why? In 2003, he and General David
Jemibewon slugged it out for the Kogi West senatorial ticket and Jemibewon
lost it to Ogbeha. That was the first and last time General Jemibewon played
politics. Ogbeha who was Governor of old Bendel State between
December 1987 and August 1990 also served as first Governor of Akwa
Ibom state between September 1987 and July 1989. He later contested as
Senator of Kogi West senatorial
district between 1999 and 2007. When a journalist asked him to described General
David Jemibewon at the event he simply smiled and said ‘How do you expect me to give report on my
boss?’ The Senator who now runs a Private radio station (First Private
Radio Station in Kogi State) stole glances at his arrival. He didn’t leave
until the end of the event.
funeral activities of Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon on
Friday August 5 witnessed the arrival of more celebrities and top Nigerians to Iyah-Gbedde
for General
David
Jemibewon. One of the big boys and ex-Military top brass who first
arrived Iya-Gbedde that morning was General (Now Senator) Jonathan
Tunde
Ogbeha. Truth is that Senator Ogbeha’s arrival to General Jemibewon’s
house is very symbolic. Why? In 2003, he and General David
Jemibewon slugged it out for the Kogi West senatorial ticket and Jemibewon
lost it to Ogbeha. That was the first and last time General Jemibewon played
politics. Ogbeha who was Governor of old Bendel State between
December 1987 and August 1990 also served as first Governor of Akwa
Ibom state between September 1987 and July 1989. He later contested as
Senator of Kogi West senatorial
district between 1999 and 2007. When a journalist asked him to described General
David Jemibewon at the event he simply smiled and said ‘How do you expect me to give report on my
boss?’ The Senator who now runs a Private radio station (First Private
Radio Station in Kogi State) stole glances at his arrival. He didn’t leave
until the end of the event.
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| The Family & The Military is one because Uncle Dave is a member of the Nigeria Army (A retired General) |
Hear what ECWA Pastor told guests at
Mama’s funeral
Mama’s funeral
Do you know
that
Reverend (Dr.) John Sunday Owoeye is a powerful man of God across North
Central Nigeria? Please, don’t tell anyone I told you first. Apart from being a
powerful member of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), this fire brand
preacher is equally a top leader of what is known as 2nd ECWA, Ilorin,
Kwara
State. He preached at the pre-burial sermon at Mama’s final rites on Friday
August 5. The man of God reminded all the elites and ordinary people at the
event which started 10am prompt that they should remember their final day on
earth; that they will be leaving everything including their comfort and riches
behind and should therefore impact people’s lives positively while on this
earth. Trying to drive his sermon deeper into the hearts of the strong and
ordinary men sitting at the event, Rev. Owoeye gave the story of the
end of once upon a time richest man in the world Rockefeller, the ECWA
Reverend noted that “When Rockefeller died, journalists in America went investigating the
worth of his estate. They asked ‘how much has this man left behind?” they
wanted to know how rich he was but the famous German-American Evangelist, Billy Graham answered the journalists,
he said “He left all”. He said Rockefeller
indeed left everything behind by giving to charity before his demise”. The
preacher who preached both in vernacular and English Language went further by
declaring that even when he dies, he will leave behind his favorite sermons “When I die I will leave behind the preaching I love the most”.
The Preacher accused his listeners of not remembering death until such
occasions like Mama Emife’s funeral “You
remember death only when you attend funerals. But you are going to die one day
and when you die, you can’t sue God. There is no court where you can sue God
for what he does”. The man of God urged his listeners to think of where
they are going after death. He rounded up by advising them to receive Jesus Christ into their lives as He is the only one who can give them the
next place they are going to live after death.
that
Reverend (Dr.) John Sunday Owoeye is a powerful man of God across North
Central Nigeria? Please, don’t tell anyone I told you first. Apart from being a
powerful member of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), this fire brand
preacher is equally a top leader of what is known as 2nd ECWA, Ilorin,
Kwara
State. He preached at the pre-burial sermon at Mama’s final rites on Friday
August 5. The man of God reminded all the elites and ordinary people at the
event which started 10am prompt that they should remember their final day on
earth; that they will be leaving everything including their comfort and riches
behind and should therefore impact people’s lives positively while on this
earth. Trying to drive his sermon deeper into the hearts of the strong and
ordinary men sitting at the event, Rev. Owoeye gave the story of the
end of once upon a time richest man in the world Rockefeller, the ECWA
Reverend noted that “When Rockefeller died, journalists in America went investigating the
worth of his estate. They asked ‘how much has this man left behind?” they
wanted to know how rich he was but the famous German-American Evangelist, Billy Graham answered the journalists,
he said “He left all”. He said Rockefeller
indeed left everything behind by giving to charity before his demise”. The
preacher who preached both in vernacular and English Language went further by
declaring that even when he dies, he will leave behind his favorite sermons “When I die I will leave behind the preaching I love the most”.
The Preacher accused his listeners of not remembering death until such
occasions like Mama Emife’s funeral “You
remember death only when you attend funerals. But you are going to die one day
and when you die, you can’t sue God. There is no court where you can sue God
for what he does”. The man of God urged his listeners to think of where
they are going after death. He rounded up by advising them to receive Jesus Christ into their lives as He is the only one who can give them the
next place they are going to live after death.
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| The General taking a last look at his great mum, the late MAMA RACHAEL EMIFE JEMIBEWON |
How Eminent Nigerians visited Mama’s
mausoleum
mausoleum
Because
General David Medayese Jemibewon appreciates his mum, Mama
Rachael Emife Jemibewon so much; he built her a burial chamber. The
burial chamber built on a quarter of land behind his massive Iyah-Gbedde
country home is made solely of red bricks. The event of the day which started
at 10 am came to a climax when Mama’s body was being lifted and taken to her
final resting place—the burial chamber. The whole activity of moving Mama to her final
resting place started at exactly 11: am and ended 12noon. Eminent Nigerians
like Oil baron, Jide Omokore, Barrister
Olatunde Ayeni, Senator Tunde Ogbeha, Architect
Sunday
Awoniyi, Barrister Segun Awolowo Jnr, Ambassador Usman, eminent
clergy men, family, friends, well-wishers, and ordinary Nigerians including
beggars followed the procession which was well coordinated by the BMC
pall bearers and a music band. That singular historic event drew lot of emotion
out of people. It was the biggest aspect of the event as you will find out.
About a thousand people were at Mama’s grave side to bid her farewell.
General David Medayese Jemibewon appreciates his mum, Mama
Rachael Emife Jemibewon so much; he built her a burial chamber. The
burial chamber built on a quarter of land behind his massive Iyah-Gbedde
country home is made solely of red bricks. The event of the day which started
at 10 am came to a climax when Mama’s body was being lifted and taken to her
final resting place—the burial chamber. The whole activity of moving Mama to her final
resting place started at exactly 11: am and ended 12noon. Eminent Nigerians
like Oil baron, Jide Omokore, Barrister
Olatunde Ayeni, Senator Tunde Ogbeha, Architect
Sunday
Awoniyi, Barrister Segun Awolowo Jnr, Ambassador Usman, eminent
clergy men, family, friends, well-wishers, and ordinary Nigerians including
beggars followed the procession which was well coordinated by the BMC
pall bearers and a music band. That singular historic event drew lot of emotion
out of people. It was the biggest aspect of the event as you will find out.
About a thousand people were at Mama’s grave side to bid her farewell.
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| The General in a blaze of emotion as he closes his mum’s casket |
…And the General Wept.
Psalm 35 verse 14 says ‘I paced about as though as he was my friend or brother: I bowed down
heavily, as one who mourns for his mother’. This aspect of the Bible came
heavily on General David Jemibewon when his mother was about to be lowered
into the grave inside her burial chamber built of red brick. The General
supported by his surviving sister Mrs. Janet Owadokun and other
eminent members of the Jemibewon family of Iyah-Gbedde suddenly lost his composure
and wept passionately. He wept for the love his mother who passed away at a
younger age of 106 had for him. The book of John
Chapter 35 verse 11 said ‘Jesus Wept’. But at Iyah-Gbedde,
‘The
General Wept’. His emotional outburst drew stronger emotions from other
family members present at the occasion. It was such a moving moment that can
only happen for the sake of a kind loving mother. Analysts at the event
believed that even though the General is a trained military officer who is expected
to always show bravery, his decision to shed deep emotional tears for his mum
must have come out of a profound and undiluted love and respect he shares with
a woman who did everything for him to live a happy life.
heavily, as one who mourns for his mother’. This aspect of the Bible came
heavily on General David Jemibewon when his mother was about to be lowered
into the grave inside her burial chamber built of red brick. The General
supported by his surviving sister Mrs. Janet Owadokun and other
eminent members of the Jemibewon family of Iyah-Gbedde suddenly lost his composure
and wept passionately. He wept for the love his mother who passed away at a
younger age of 106 had for him. The book of John
Chapter 35 verse 11 said ‘Jesus Wept’. But at Iyah-Gbedde,
‘The
General Wept’. His emotional outburst drew stronger emotions from other
family members present at the occasion. It was such a moving moment that can
only happen for the sake of a kind loving mother. Analysts at the event
believed that even though the General is a trained military officer who is expected
to always show bravery, his decision to shed deep emotional tears for his mum
must have come out of a profound and undiluted love and respect he shares with
a woman who did everything for him to live a happy life.
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| The General with his beloved Mother, Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon in her life time |
Kogi Governor, Yayah Bello pays condolence
visit
visit
It was just
immediately, the General and his conglomerate of friends and well-wishers were
leaving his mother’s grave after burying her that a message came from the
Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yayah Bello. The Governor who was
said to be out of the country at the time of the funeral sent in his Deputy who
visited the General with a condolence letter. General Jemibewon
received Dr. Simon Achuba inside his living room at his Iyah-Gbedde country home.
It was such a rare gesture as Mr. Achuba signed the family’s
condolence register and delivered the Governor’s message to the General. Dr.
Achuba spent 25 minutes with General David Medayese Jemibewon
whom he described as ‘a rare statesman’ during the visit.
immediately, the General and his conglomerate of friends and well-wishers were
leaving his mother’s grave after burying her that a message came from the
Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yayah Bello. The Governor who was
said to be out of the country at the time of the funeral sent in his Deputy who
visited the General with a condolence letter. General Jemibewon
received Dr. Simon Achuba inside his living room at his Iyah-Gbedde country home.
It was such a rare gesture as Mr. Achuba signed the family’s
condolence register and delivered the Governor’s message to the General. Dr.
Achuba spent 25 minutes with General David Medayese Jemibewon
whom he described as ‘a rare statesman’ during the visit.
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| Two of the General’s son-in-laws with his first daughter, Mrs. Dele Anjorin |
Ex-Ekiti Governor, Segun Oni storm
Iyah Gbedde with wife
Iyah Gbedde with wife
Another big
dignitary who stormed Iyah-Gbedde for General David Jemibewon’s
mother’s funeral is Ex-Ekiti State
Governor, Engineer Segun Oni. Engineer Segun Oni who is presently the
Vice Chairman of the ruling All
Progressive Congress (APC) party for South West Nigeria stormed the venue
with his pretty wife and former first lady of Ekiti State Madam Olukemi Adetola Oni
(Nee Ogunsiji). It will be recalled that Engineer Oni in company with his
Predecessors, Otunba Niyi Adebayo and Dr. Kayode Fayemi and
present Governor Ayo Fayose stormed Orin Ekiti last August for the
funeral of General Jemibewon’s father-in-law, Chief JB Ajayi.
Engineer
Oni was escorted to the event by his Chief of Staff, Barrister
Segun
Ilori. They attended the Post burial service by The Apostolic Church and the reception at Jemibewon International Academy Compound, Iyah-Gbedde.
dignitary who stormed Iyah-Gbedde for General David Jemibewon’s
mother’s funeral is Ex-Ekiti State
Governor, Engineer Segun Oni. Engineer Segun Oni who is presently the
Vice Chairman of the ruling All
Progressive Congress (APC) party for South West Nigeria stormed the venue
with his pretty wife and former first lady of Ekiti State Madam Olukemi Adetola Oni
(Nee Ogunsiji). It will be recalled that Engineer Oni in company with his
Predecessors, Otunba Niyi Adebayo and Dr. Kayode Fayemi and
present Governor Ayo Fayose stormed Orin Ekiti last August for the
funeral of General Jemibewon’s father-in-law, Chief JB Ajayi.
Engineer
Oni was escorted to the event by his Chief of Staff, Barrister
Segun
Ilori. They attended the Post burial service by The Apostolic Church and the reception at Jemibewon International Academy Compound, Iyah-Gbedde.
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| Mama’s Last appearance before her children |
Ex- President Obasanjo sent aide
The
friendship between General Olusegun Obasanjo and General David Jemibewon
dates back to the mid 1970s when Jemibewon served under Olusegun
Obasanjo’s
regime as Governor of the Old Western Region. Obasanjo had fired Navy
Commodore Akin Aduwo whom he inherited from the aborted regime of late General
Murthala Mohammed after serving just for 30 days. He installed Jemibewon
and when Oyo state was created out of Western region in 1977, Obasanjo
made Jemibewon
to retain his capital, Ibadan as Governor of the newly
created Oyo State. When late General Abacha locked up Obasanjo
over a phantom coup in 1995, General Jemibewon was one of the
prominent voices who called for the release of General Obasanjo. Hence
in 1999, when Obasanjo became civilian President, he made Jemibewon
his Police Affairs Minister. It was rumored that General Obasanjo wanted
to come to Iyah-Gbedde but for an international assignment that stole his
presence off Nigeria. He sent Chief Tunde Olusunle to represent
him. Chief
Olusunle an aide to the
ex-President was at the event with another eminent Nigerian, Chief
Femi Ajisafe, the General Manager, Research, Planning and Environment, National Inland Waterways Authority.
friendship between General Olusegun Obasanjo and General David Jemibewon
dates back to the mid 1970s when Jemibewon served under Olusegun
Obasanjo’s
regime as Governor of the Old Western Region. Obasanjo had fired Navy
Commodore Akin Aduwo whom he inherited from the aborted regime of late General
Murthala Mohammed after serving just for 30 days. He installed Jemibewon
and when Oyo state was created out of Western region in 1977, Obasanjo
made Jemibewon
to retain his capital, Ibadan as Governor of the newly
created Oyo State. When late General Abacha locked up Obasanjo
over a phantom coup in 1995, General Jemibewon was one of the
prominent voices who called for the release of General Obasanjo. Hence
in 1999, when Obasanjo became civilian President, he made Jemibewon
his Police Affairs Minister. It was rumored that General Obasanjo wanted
to come to Iyah-Gbedde but for an international assignment that stole his
presence off Nigeria. He sent Chief Tunde Olusunle to represent
him. Chief
Olusunle an aide to the
ex-President was at the event with another eminent Nigerian, Chief
Femi Ajisafe, the General Manager, Research, Planning and Environment, National Inland Waterways Authority.
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| ‘And The General Wept’ |
Ijumu traditional rulers storm
Iyah-Gbede
Iyah-Gbede
Some
traditional rulers who stormed Iyah-Gbedde
for the final Church ceremonies for Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon are His
Royal Highness, Dr. Jacob Oloruntoba Obileye, the Olupeka of Adde land in Ijumu LGA, Kogi. Others are Chief Aiyeku, the Onikoko of Adde land and Chief Franco Olurotimi the Olukoro of Adde land in same Ijumu
LGA. There was also Chief Raphael Ibitomi, the Ala
of Okoro-Gbedde land in Ijumu LGA
and many other title chiefs.
traditional rulers who stormed Iyah-Gbedde
for the final Church ceremonies for Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon are His
Royal Highness, Dr. Jacob Oloruntoba Obileye, the Olupeka of Adde land in Ijumu LGA, Kogi. Others are Chief Aiyeku, the Onikoko of Adde land and Chief Franco Olurotimi the Olukoro of Adde land in same Ijumu
LGA. There was also Chief Raphael Ibitomi, the Ala
of Okoro-Gbedde land in Ijumu LGA
and many other title chiefs.
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| Femi Jemibewon, The General’s first son gives Dad emotional support as Dad loses emotion over Mama’s lowering into the grave |
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| The Jemibewon Family observing the last Christian service for their mum, Mama Emife Jemibewon |
Meet 4 Senior Citizens who shocked
General David Jemibewon
General David Jemibewon
Some four
old Senior Citizens really shocked General David Jemibewon with their
presence at his mother’s funeral at Iyah-Gbedde. They are Chief
Diti Oyekanmi, an Oshogbo
Prince and junior brother of the present Ataoja
of Oshogbo Kongdom who is in his 80s. Chief Diti Oyekanmi was one of General
David Jemibewon’s Commissioners when he served as Governor of the Old
Western States. The elder statesman who stormed Iyah-Gbedde on Friday
August 5 nearly made the General shed tears as the man said he only heard of General
Jemibewon’s mother’s death in the papers and came to console him. The
second senior citizen who stormed Iyah-Gbedde without being invited is
Chief
SPA Ajibade who was General David Jemibewon’s Attorney
General when he was Governor of Old Western Region. The Ekiti State born Ajibade who is also in his 80s also
came to honor Jemibewon based on long time friendship. Alhaji M.A. Adetunji is
the first man General Jemibewon spoke to the day he resumed work as Governor
of Western Region. Their friendship is more than four decades. The Ibadan born Adetunji in his late 70s
also stormed Iyah Gbedde for Jemibewon without an invitation
card. And who again? Chief Emiola Adesina from Agodi GRA, Ibadan. He is a famous School proprietor in Oyo State. He was General
David Jemibewon’s Director of Sports during his days as Governor of
Western Region. He is in his late 80s. All these four Citizens made the General
to nearly shed tears as he couldn’t imagine why such elderly men could honor
him despite the condition of the roads in Nigeria. They came from Ekiti, Oshogbo and Ibadan and
they have all worked or befriend him during his early career.
old Senior Citizens really shocked General David Jemibewon with their
presence at his mother’s funeral at Iyah-Gbedde. They are Chief
Diti Oyekanmi, an Oshogbo
Prince and junior brother of the present Ataoja
of Oshogbo Kongdom who is in his 80s. Chief Diti Oyekanmi was one of General
David Jemibewon’s Commissioners when he served as Governor of the Old
Western States. The elder statesman who stormed Iyah-Gbedde on Friday
August 5 nearly made the General shed tears as the man said he only heard of General
Jemibewon’s mother’s death in the papers and came to console him. The
second senior citizen who stormed Iyah-Gbedde without being invited is
Chief
SPA Ajibade who was General David Jemibewon’s Attorney
General when he was Governor of Old Western Region. The Ekiti State born Ajibade who is also in his 80s also
came to honor Jemibewon based on long time friendship. Alhaji M.A. Adetunji is
the first man General Jemibewon spoke to the day he resumed work as Governor
of Western Region. Their friendship is more than four decades. The Ibadan born Adetunji in his late 70s
also stormed Iyah Gbedde for Jemibewon without an invitation
card. And who again? Chief Emiola Adesina from Agodi GRA, Ibadan. He is a famous School proprietor in Oyo State. He was General
David Jemibewon’s Director of Sports during his days as Governor of
Western Region. He is in his late 80s. All these four Citizens made the General
to nearly shed tears as he couldn’t imagine why such elderly men could honor
him despite the condition of the roads in Nigeria. They came from Ekiti, Oshogbo and Ibadan and
they have all worked or befriend him during his early career.
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| The GDA and The General’s daughter, Omolola watch from afar as Mama is being lowered into her final resting place |
How Gen. Jemibewon stopped his Law
teacher from attending
teacher from attending
Not many
people know that immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State (South-South
Nigeria), Professor Amos Utuama is a former law lecturer to General
David Jemibewon while he was studying law at University of Lagos
(UNILAG) couple of years back. However, we feel free to tell you for free that
the ex-Deputy Governor taught the General Law at UNILAG before providence made
him go into politics and became a Deputy Governor of his state. Very close
sources to the General said the Prof
had wanted to come and called the General, informing him of his challenges of
attending the funeral of a late statesman and Delta’s first civilian Governor, Senator
Felix Ibru which took place between Tuesday August 2 and Wednesday
August 3 in Asaba the capital of the
state. But seeing that the elderly Utuama might over work himself and
lose his necessary energy, the General was said to have told Utuama
not to bother coming around but send in a condolence letter that will be
published in the event brochure which Utuama gladly did.
people know that immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State (South-South
Nigeria), Professor Amos Utuama is a former law lecturer to General
David Jemibewon while he was studying law at University of Lagos
(UNILAG) couple of years back. However, we feel free to tell you for free that
the ex-Deputy Governor taught the General Law at UNILAG before providence made
him go into politics and became a Deputy Governor of his state. Very close
sources to the General said the Prof
had wanted to come and called the General, informing him of his challenges of
attending the funeral of a late statesman and Delta’s first civilian Governor, Senator
Felix Ibru which took place between Tuesday August 2 and Wednesday
August 3 in Asaba the capital of the
state. But seeing that the elderly Utuama might over work himself and
lose his necessary energy, the General was said to have told Utuama
not to bother coming around but send in a condolence letter that will be
published in the event brochure which Utuama gladly did.
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| A crowd of symphatizers came to bade Mama farewell at her final resting place |
Why Chief Edwin Clarke couldn’t make
the event
the event
One other
top Nigerian who is very close to General David Jemibewon from the
other divide is Chief Edwin Kiagbode Clarke. Apart from the fact that both Edwin Clarke and
General David Jemibewon are board members of the People’s Democratic Party
(PDP), the General is also a prominent member of Chief Edwin Clarke’s foundation.
The Delta State elder statesman was said to have equally planned to storm Iyah-Gbedde but for a little health
challenge that warranted his exit out of town. However, Chief Clarke sent in a
team of his Edwin Clarke Foundation led by one Chief
Mac Emokpare. The elderly Chief Mac Emokpare who was dressed
in Niger-Delta native attire gave the General Chief Clarke’s condolence letter.
top Nigerian who is very close to General David Jemibewon from the
other divide is Chief Edwin Kiagbode Clarke. Apart from the fact that both Edwin Clarke and
General David Jemibewon are board members of the People’s Democratic Party
(PDP), the General is also a prominent member of Chief Edwin Clarke’s foundation.
The Delta State elder statesman was said to have equally planned to storm Iyah-Gbedde but for a little health
challenge that warranted his exit out of town. However, Chief Clarke sent in a
team of his Edwin Clarke Foundation led by one Chief
Mac Emokpare. The elderly Chief Mac Emokpare who was dressed
in Niger-Delta native attire gave the General Chief Clarke’s condolence letter.
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| A sea of congrgant at the Post Funeral Church Service for late Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon by The Apostolic Church in conjunction with over 10 other churches |
Meet General Jemibewon’s best aide
His name is Peter
Ilesanmi Garba. This gentle and dynamic man who is rumored to be related
to General
David Jemibewon is one of the General’s Private Secretaries. He made
sure that visitors who had one problem or the other at the event were given
prompt attention without rousing any curiosity. His action really brought lots
of comfort to majority of his Oga’s guests; a cool headed gentle man by all
standards. Peter Ilesanmi Garba won award for best aide that comported himself
well.
Ilesanmi Garba. This gentle and dynamic man who is rumored to be related
to General
David Jemibewon is one of the General’s Private Secretaries. He made
sure that visitors who had one problem or the other at the event were given
prompt attention without rousing any curiosity. His action really brought lots
of comfort to majority of his Oga’s guests; a cool headed gentle man by all
standards. Peter Ilesanmi Garba won award for best aide that comported himself
well.
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| A sea of heads at the Post burial service for Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon by a conglomerate of churches by Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) |
Lanre Ijaola’s wife storm Iyah-Gbedde
Although
this broadcaster and staff of the London based Ben TV, Lanrewaju
Ijaola (Aka Mr. Ijakoko) has been scarce in the Nigerian social circle for
a long while. However, his pretty wife, Princess Nneka Ijaola showed up at Iyah-Gbedde, Kogi State for the
celebration of General David Jemibewon’s mother. She is said to
be a very close friend of Chief (Mrs.) Dupe Jemibewon. Their
friendship is almost two decades. The very pretty Princess Nneka
who now shuttles between Abuja and Lagos was the cynosure of
all eyes at the event as her beauty radiates and glows. She was equally at Orin-Ekiti last year for Chief
(Mrs.) Dupe Jemibewon’s father, Chief JB Ajayi’s burial.
this broadcaster and staff of the London based Ben TV, Lanrewaju
Ijaola (Aka Mr. Ijakoko) has been scarce in the Nigerian social circle for
a long while. However, his pretty wife, Princess Nneka Ijaola showed up at Iyah-Gbedde, Kogi State for the
celebration of General David Jemibewon’s mother. She is said to
be a very close friend of Chief (Mrs.) Dupe Jemibewon. Their
friendship is almost two decades. The very pretty Princess Nneka
who now shuttles between Abuja and Lagos was the cynosure of
all eyes at the event as her beauty radiates and glows. She was equally at Orin-Ekiti last year for Chief
(Mrs.) Dupe Jemibewon’s father, Chief JB Ajayi’s burial.
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| All the Big boys including Billionaire Jide Omokore stood still by Mama’s grave until she was lowered down |
Abuja big Girl, Princess Amani storm
Iyah…
Iyah…
Princess Amani is the founder of the Adorable
Social Club of Nigeria and this pretty
Igbo business woman came with her members to honor Chief (Mrs.) Dupe Jemibewon
who is a matron of the organization. They came to console the General’s wife
who is mourning her mother-in-law.
Social Club of Nigeria and this pretty
Igbo business woman came with her members to honor Chief (Mrs.) Dupe Jemibewon
who is a matron of the organization. They came to console the General’s wife
who is mourning her mother-in-law.
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| APC, National Vice Chairman (South West) and former Governor of Kogi State, Dr. Segun Oni and his wife at the Post Funeral Church Service for Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon |
Princess Bukola Adeniran storms
Iyah-Gbedde
Iyah-Gbedde
This
charmingly beautiful and gorgeous lady is the wife of former Nigerian
Ambassador to the Republic of Germany and Former Minister of Education under Chief
Olusegun Obasanjo, Professor Tunde Adeniran. Last year,
Princess
Bukola Adeniran and her husband were with the Jemibewons at Orin-Ekiti for the funeral of late Chief
JB Ajayi, father-in-law of General Jemibewon. However, this
year, her husband couldn’t make it to Iyah
Gbedde over internal crisis hitting his party, the PDP. Learnt Professor
Adeniran is one of the inner surgeons treating the sickness of
visibility presently threatning the party. The beautiful Ondo born Princess
Bukola Adeniran is presently the Director of Procurement at the
National Assembly, Abuja.
charmingly beautiful and gorgeous lady is the wife of former Nigerian
Ambassador to the Republic of Germany and Former Minister of Education under Chief
Olusegun Obasanjo, Professor Tunde Adeniran. Last year,
Princess
Bukola Adeniran and her husband were with the Jemibewons at Orin-Ekiti for the funeral of late Chief
JB Ajayi, father-in-law of General Jemibewon. However, this
year, her husband couldn’t make it to Iyah
Gbedde over internal crisis hitting his party, the PDP. Learnt Professor
Adeniran is one of the inner surgeons treating the sickness of
visibility presently threatning the party. The beautiful Ondo born Princess
Bukola Adeniran is presently the Director of Procurement at the
National Assembly, Abuja.
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| Barrister Olatunde Ayeni escorted out of Mama’s Grave side after joining the General to burry his mum |
First Osun State female Deputy Speaker,
Nike Omoworare came
Nike Omoworare came
Honorable Nike
Omoworare is a
senior sister to Senator Jide Omoworare. She is the first female Deputy Speaker
of Osun State under Governor
Isiaka Adeleke (Serubawon) regime. She later worked as Special Adviser
to
Governor Bisi Akande on Women
Empowerment before she moved to the National Assembly as a Special Adviser to a
prominent member of the lower House. Her
father, Chief JL Omoworare was a two-time counselor
in Ile-Ife
Divisional Council. She is also a granddaughter to late Sir
Adesoji Aderemi, Ooni of Ife (1930 and 1980) and
first black Governor in West Africa. She was at Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon’s
funeral and stayed so long. Honorable Nike Omoworare was also at Orin-Ekiti last year for Chief
JB Ajayi’s funeral.
Omoworare is a
senior sister to Senator Jide Omoworare. She is the first female Deputy Speaker
of Osun State under Governor
Isiaka Adeleke (Serubawon) regime. She later worked as Special Adviser
to
Governor Bisi Akande on Women
Empowerment before she moved to the National Assembly as a Special Adviser to a
prominent member of the lower House. Her
father, Chief JL Omoworare was a two-time counselor
in Ile-Ife
Divisional Council. She is also a granddaughter to late Sir
Adesoji Aderemi, Ooni of Ife (1930 and 1980) and
first black Governor in West Africa. She was at Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon’s
funeral and stayed so long. Honorable Nike Omoworare was also at Orin-Ekiti last year for Chief
JB Ajayi’s funeral.
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| Both the Family & the Clergy gave Mama her last Prayer by the Grave side |
Meet the Compeer of the Event
The reception
for Mama was compeered by two brilliant media practitioners in the person of MC
Dan Kotiko, a famous broadcaster with NTA Kabba (Odi-Olowo). He
was assisted by Mr. Sunday Ayenube, DG, Protocol at Kogi State Government House
and Princess
Tessy
Yembra from Lagos. MC Dan Kotiko really stole the show
as he was the lead Master of Ceremony.
for Mama was compeered by two brilliant media practitioners in the person of MC
Dan Kotiko, a famous broadcaster with NTA Kabba (Odi-Olowo). He
was assisted by Mr. Sunday Ayenube, DG, Protocol at Kogi State Government House
and Princess
Tessy
Yembra from Lagos. MC Dan Kotiko really stole the show
as he was the lead Master of Ceremony.
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| Chief (Mrs.) Modupe Jemibewon with famous Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Peter Asumpta |
Those who did what
Apart from
the security aspect which was highly cordinated by a contigent of military
boys, the police and the Civil Defence Corps, the Reception event for Mama
witnessed lots of activities coutesy of several professionals from all walks of
life. For instance, Akure, Ondo state leading mobile event solution company, Hillcrest,
supplied all the termocooled designed Marquees
which housed guests in adjacent the Jemibewon
International Academy. The Canopies
were divided into 3 stages, one for the VVIPs, the second for the VIPs
and the third for Kogi Guests
(Strictly people from Kogi State). Food was supplied by over 5 food vendors
among which is PTL Caterers from Ilorin,
Kwara State (PTL means Praise The
Lord) while Yimbel from same Ilorin
was in charge of drinks. Another leading caterer who handled the VVIP tent was Goshen
Foods from Ibadan, Oyo state. There was more than enough
to eat and drink at the event.
the security aspect which was highly cordinated by a contigent of military
boys, the police and the Civil Defence Corps, the Reception event for Mama
witnessed lots of activities coutesy of several professionals from all walks of
life. For instance, Akure, Ondo state leading mobile event solution company, Hillcrest,
supplied all the termocooled designed Marquees
which housed guests in adjacent the Jemibewon
International Academy. The Canopies
were divided into 3 stages, one for the VVIPs, the second for the VIPs
and the third for Kogi Guests
(Strictly people from Kogi State). Food was supplied by over 5 food vendors
among which is PTL Caterers from Ilorin,
Kwara State (PTL means Praise The
Lord) while Yimbel from same Ilorin
was in charge of drinks. Another leading caterer who handled the VVIP tent was Goshen
Foods from Ibadan, Oyo state. There was more than enough
to eat and drink at the event.
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| Dr. Simon Achuba, Deputy Governor of Kogi State signing the Condolence register as General David Jemibewon looks on |
How Students of Jemibewon International
stormed reception
stormed reception
This was
another moment which raised interests and yielded applauses from crowd of
guests at the banquet as students of the elite school, Jemibewon International
Academy founded by Mama’s first son, General David Medayese Jemibewon
stormed the stage and gave guests a soul lifting entertainment session
comprising of songs, acrobatics and song-drama. It was a fantastic presentation
that made some well to do guests at the event make silent commitments to enroll
their wads in the school by next term. Somme of the students who rendered the
presentation at Mama Emife’s
reception are; Obafemi Favour, Ojo Florence, Yakub Khadijat,
Abdulsalam Falilat, Ojo Emmanuel, Habib Mustapha, Saliu Fadila, Yakub Iyanu, Fabiyi Precious,
Yakub Kalid and Olayinka Victor. They were directed by Mr. Olayemi Abimbola Andrew of the Administration department of the
school and Mrs. Alice Garba, a matron
of the school.
another moment which raised interests and yielded applauses from crowd of
guests at the banquet as students of the elite school, Jemibewon International
Academy founded by Mama’s first son, General David Medayese Jemibewon
stormed the stage and gave guests a soul lifting entertainment session
comprising of songs, acrobatics and song-drama. It was a fantastic presentation
that made some well to do guests at the event make silent commitments to enroll
their wads in the school by next term. Somme of the students who rendered the
presentation at Mama Emife’s
reception are; Obafemi Favour, Ojo Florence, Yakub Khadijat,
Abdulsalam Falilat, Ojo Emmanuel, Habib Mustapha, Saliu Fadila, Yakub Iyanu, Fabiyi Precious,
Yakub Kalid and Olayinka Victor. They were directed by Mr. Olayemi Abimbola Andrew of the Administration department of the
school and Mrs. Alice Garba, a matron
of the school.
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| Ex-Kogi State Deputy Governor, Architect Abayomi Awoniyi with other eminent Kogi indigines at Mama’s Post burial church service |
Meet the two Music Stars who
performed at the Reception
performed at the Reception
Entertainment
was produced by Sir Taiwo Omotunde of Eternal Beats based in Ibadan, Oyo State. Eternal Beats equally
performed at General Jemibewon’s in-law, Chief JB Ajayi’s funeral
in Orin
Ekiti last year. While Eternal Beats appealed to the aged
crowd at the party, Femi Sax, a very gifted Nigerian Music band from Lagos brought the roof down for the
young ones at the reception. The canopies and the musical stages were designed
apart from one end of the hall to the other to enablle all guests easy
patronage of the artistes depending on which Musician appeals to them.
was produced by Sir Taiwo Omotunde of Eternal Beats based in Ibadan, Oyo State. Eternal Beats equally
performed at General Jemibewon’s in-law, Chief JB Ajayi’s funeral
in Orin
Ekiti last year. While Eternal Beats appealed to the aged
crowd at the party, Femi Sax, a very gifted Nigerian Music band from Lagos brought the roof down for the
young ones at the reception. The canopies and the musical stages were designed
apart from one end of the hall to the other to enablle all guests easy
patronage of the artistes depending on which Musician appeals to them.
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| The General, his sister, his wife and his ‘son’, Barrister Olatunde Ayeni set to go and burry his mum |
Chief (Mrs.) Dupe Jemibewon’s age
group storm Iyah-Gbedde
group storm Iyah-Gbedde
They are
famously known as Egbe Omowunmi. They are the Age Group of Chief (Mrs.)
Dupe Jemibewon, General Jemibewon’s wife from Orin-Ekiti.
They came in large number to honor the good memory of late Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon.
The
Olori of late Olorin of Orin Ekiti, Olori
Folake Olubumo is one the members of Egbe Omowunmi. The
Chairman of Practicing Surveyors Society in Ekiti, Surveyor
Martins Sunday was also there. Other friends of Mrs. Jemibewon who stormed the event are Princess Peggy Sotanmi,
wife of late General Folusho Sotanmi the first Commandant of Nigerian Army
School, Jaji—Kaduna, Mrs. Adeboye (who represented Mrs.
Titi Atiku Abubakar) and many other
friends too numerous to mention.
famously known as Egbe Omowunmi. They are the Age Group of Chief (Mrs.)
Dupe Jemibewon, General Jemibewon’s wife from Orin-Ekiti.
They came in large number to honor the good memory of late Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon.
The
Olori of late Olorin of Orin Ekiti, Olori
Folake Olubumo is one the members of Egbe Omowunmi. The
Chairman of Practicing Surveyors Society in Ekiti, Surveyor
Martins Sunday was also there. Other friends of Mrs. Jemibewon who stormed the event are Princess Peggy Sotanmi,
wife of late General Folusho Sotanmi the first Commandant of Nigerian Army
School, Jaji—Kaduna, Mrs. Adeboye (who represented Mrs.
Titi Atiku Abubakar) and many other
friends too numerous to mention.
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| Mama Racheal Emife Jemibewon in her last posture set to rest finally |
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| Mama’s body set for her final chamber |
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| Mama’s final resting place |
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| Mama’s last phrase! |
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| Senator (Formerly General) Tunde Ogbeha and a guest at the Church Service |
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| Some beautiful Grand Children with Omolola Jemibewon going through the final service for Mama Emife |
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| The Clergy Men led the Possession of Mama’s final journey to her resting abode |
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| The Deputy Governor of Kogi brought a Goodwill Message from Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi |
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| The General & his family on the Way to Mama’s last resting place |
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| The General & his surviving sister, Madam Janet Owadokun (Nee Jemibewon) |
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| The General & his surviving sister, Mrs. Janet Owadokun praying on Mama’s basket before the final ceremonies |
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| The General and some of his in-laws on the way to Mama’s final resting place |
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| The General and The Clergy Men blessed Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon’s body |
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| The General giving his Mum, Mama Rachael Emife Jemibewon her very last regard as he mourns her departure |
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| The General loses his composure as he couldnt imagine that his mum would just be covered like that |
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| The General to one of the clergy men ‘Please, make sure you give my mum a fine brief funeral sermon o. I love that woman die’ |
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| The General’s elderly in-laws from Orin-Ekiti with Chief (Mrs.) Modupe Jemibewon |
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| The General’s In-laws and children were there live! |
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| The Military boys are here…. |
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| The very emotionally laden General David Medayese Jemibewon leaving his mum’s musoleum with family after lowering her down |
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