TAYO AYINDE RETURNS TO SOCIAL SCENE AFTER LOSING WIFE

Tayo Ayinde, the Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Director General of the Tinubu/Sanwo-Olu Independent Council in the 2023 General Election has returned to the social scene four months after losing his wife, Princess Adedoyin Raliat Ayinde, nee Ojora. Princess Ayinde passed on in November 2022 after returning from a trip to the United Kingdom where she went to have their second baby. The deceased, who was a niece of business tycoon and former AGIP Board Chairman, Adekunle Ojora, was buried in a ceremony exclusively attended by members of her family. Ayinde married Adedoyin after his union with Titilola, his first wife, ended in 2019. He returned to the social scene after mourning his late wife for four months. Although he was not visible during the 2023 election that led to the victory of his boss and principal, Babajide SanwoOlu, he was at the burial ceremony of Alhaja Tai Elemonsho Okesanjo’s mother which took place two weeks ago. Ayinde took out time to catch up with friends and acquaintances before leaving the ceremony halfway.

the governorship election. Melaye first ran for governor in the state in 2019. He lost the keenly contested primary election where he came third, with a total of 70 votes behind Ibrahim Abubakar who had 710 votes, while Engineer Musa Wada won the party primaries. However, Yahaya Bello of the All Progressive Congress, APC won the election.

Kayode Olagunju Clocks 60

Former Assistant Corps Marshal with the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, Dr Kayode Olagunju, husband to popular ex broadcaster, Seun Olagunju, who is now a topflight member of the staff of the Bank of Industry, BOI, has joined the diamond jubilee club . Olagunju, who recently retired after spending more than 30 meritorious years in service, marked the event in company with his family, friends, former colleagues and top government officials last week.

Dressed in a flowing brown and wine aso oke robe with a matching cap, a deep sense of appreciation and fulfillment was written all over his face as he danced excitedly while making his entrance to the venue of the ceremony. Guests were welcomed at the entrance with pictures of the celebrant which loomed large on the walkway and the stage. His wife was full of appreciation as she played the dutiful hostess, welcoming guests to the occasion. His grown-up daughters who are abroad were conspicuously absent at the grand ceremony. It was gathered that they couldn't make it to Nigeria to join their father in marking his birthday. His only son, whom the family welcomed about 12 ago was all over the event venue, effortlessly taking the place of his big sisters. Being a fan of Arsenal, the English football club, Olagunju’s two-tier birthday cake proudly displayed the logo of his favorite football club. Comedian and master of ceremony, Gbenga Adeyinka, was the compere of the day. He kept guests entertained with jaw cracking jokes while the event lasted.

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