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About Late Bayo Kuku
Chief Kuku a devout Muslim, held a number of Chieftaincy titles including Babajiro of Ijebuland and he was Chairman, Council of Chiefs of Ijebu. He was a former President, Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE), former Vice Chairman, Mobil Oil Nigeria Ltd, former board member, FBN Merchant Bank and former board member, NNPC.
A GRAND WELCOME FOR OGBENI OJA
Chief Bayo Kuku was in his time, a great son of Ijebu whose philanthropy and generosity cannot be erased, he left behind a great legacy which made him receive a grand entry when his body was brought from Lagos to Ijebu were he was finally laid to rest in his country home in Obalende area of Ijebu Ode. He was received with a massive entourage of horses and local gunmen on hand to salute the high chief. He was later taken to Ijebu Ode Central Mosque where the final Muslim rites were performed on him, then to his family house in Ita Itegbon where family members were waiting including the head of the family, before he was taken to his home for final rest. He was brought to Ijebu by MIC undertakers.
GOVERNOR AMOSUN CAME
Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun was also among dignitaries who paid their last respects to the late Ogbeni Oja.
OGD AND GNI SHOWED LOVE
Former Governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Gboyega Nasir Isiaka also came for the burial, contrary to the belief that things were not going on smoothly for the two politicians They came to the Mosque and Kuku’s home together. They have been stepping out together for the past 2 weeks.
DR SUNNY KUKU WAS VERY SUPPORTIVE
Dr Sunny Kuku is the Olori Ogun of Ijebu, he is also a shareholder in Eko Hospital. He was at the burial. In an interview, Dr Sunny Kuku said “He was an institution, and the family is very proud of him and we are sure that he is resting in the bossom of the Lord, we are going to miss the way he brought the family together, his disposition, his philanthropy, his integrity and the fact that he was one of the most loyal people in Ijebuland, we will miss him dearly, sometimes when I go out, people will say oh you are Kuku, then Bayo Kuku must be your brother and we are able to say he his our brother because of his legacy and way of life.”
WHAT OGUN DEP SPEAKER, BANJO SAID
Honorable Tola Banjo the Deputy Speaker of Ogun House of Assembly also came to pay his last respects to Baba Oja. “We thank God for his life and I can just describe him as someone who will be missed by all, he will not only be missed in Ijebu but Nigeria as a whole, his name is a name you can boast of anywhere in the country, especially we the Ijebus.
DAPO ABIODUN’S CONFESSION
Ogun politician, Dapo Abiodun who is in the senatorial race to represent Ogun East Senatorial district was also present at the burial.
He came with the commissioner for Education, Segun Odubela who is also his Campaign Director. He described Baba Oja as one of those who believed in his dreams: “Baba Oja is like a role model I wanted to be like, he has been like a backbone since I was young, my first big cheque in life was from Chief Bayo Kuku to support my business, and that is the kind of person the man is, even beside that, he is a man that usually saw me back in the days and would tell me, Dapo you are going to be great, it was like prophesying into my life, this is an old man who knew how to encourage and mentor young men, I didn’t think that today I would have the privilege to be here, I’m thankful to God that the man lived a very useful life, a purposeful and fulfilled life.”
DAUGHTER, TITI OGUNBANJO SPEAKS
One of Baba Oja’s daughter Titi described her Dad as fun to be with, she said “My Dad is irreplaceable, he was amazing, a real gentleman, he was totally amazing and I cant find the right words to describe my Dad, we have got cherished memories about him, he was an angel, I will really miss him a lot, he was a real comedian, serious joker, he was fun and there was no dull moment with him, he was very kind, generous to a fault, amazing is what comes to mind anytime I think about my dad, he was a good dresser and ladies man anyway”
EX-EKITI GOVERNOR NIYI ADEBAYO & BROTHER, SOLA CAME
Former Governor of Ekiti State , Niyi Adebayo, and his brother Sola, a one-time commissioner under governor Adebayo, were also present. They are in-laws to the Kukus.
KOLA ABIOLA TOO
Kola Abiola’s sister, Wura is married to Baba Oja’s second born Femi. He also came to support his sister.
WHY THE KUKU FAMILY WILL NOT FORGET HIM SO SOON
Everyone in the Kuku’s family were saying good and remarkable things about Baba Oja. He will be remembered for how he was unifying the family and very supportive. Despite his status in the society, he never neglected anyone in the family. Every Ileya, he would give the family house a sum of N500,000 and also hold a prayer session for the whole family. The family urged the children to continue the legacy he left behind.
THE GRIEVING WIFE
Chief Bayo Kuku’s wife Erelu Awala Abiodun. Kuku also came to Ijebu. She was close to tears when the body was brought out of the coffin. She could not hold it as she said she didn’t want to see the body because she won’t be able to get over it soon.
OLORI EBI RASAK KUKU SPEAKS
Alhaji Rasaki Mogaji, is the Head of the Kuku’s family, and a few years older than the late Ogbeni Oja. He has been the head of the family for more than 4 years. They refer to him as the Kabiyesi of the Kuku dynasty. He is saddled with the responsibility of settling disputes within the family. He said the death of Bayo Kuku who is his younger brother “is the will of God.
MANY CELEBRITY BIG BOYS & BABES CAME
The burial of late Chief Bayo Kuku was star-studded and it cuts across 2 generations. There was the older generation and the younger generation. Many young celebs came because late Bayo Kuku’s children married into big families.
One of his daughters is married to Chief Chris Ogunbanjo’s son. Another daughter is married to the son of Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo (retd.). One of his sons is married to Kola Abiola’s sister, Wura while another son, Biodun, is married to LIRS boss, Tunde Fowler’s daughter, Funke. All of them came with their in-laws and friends to bid the Ogbeni-Oja a final farewell.
How The Feud Started
For many years, the Awujale of Ijebu land and Chief Bayo kuku were best of friends, they were known as Ore Timo Timo which literally means Confidants. Chief Bayo Kuku was Awujale’s backbone before the crisis about 5 years ago, he had the largest donations and contributions in the palace. He allegedly bought cars and supported the Palace massively. This was why Awujale gave him the chieftaincy title of Ogbeni Oja Of Ijebuland. Four years ago, Awujale’s late brother, Supo who was a lawyer was said to have called Chief Kuku to help resolve the crises between him, Awujale and his other siblings, in other for them to resolve the issue over their mother’s property which was deteriorating all over the town. Awujale was said to have asked the late Bayo kuku not to intervene, but because of his love for the family he was making effort to bring theAwujale family together, which reportedly led to a huge war between the one time best friends and since then, Awujale parted ways with Bayo Kuku, before he got ill a few years ago which automatically put their family crises to rest.
Many dignitaries intervened which also ended up becoming a fight with Awujale including Chief Chris Ogunbanjo who was Bayo Kuku’s in-law. Last year, when Awujale’s brother Supo died, he was buried in Lagos instead of Ijebu-Ode allegedly due to the crises in the family.
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