The Chairman of Oriade Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Amuwo-Odofin, Hon. Rasaq Olojede, is mourning the death of his father, Alhaji Raimi Olojede, who passed away on October 7, 2026.
Alhaji Raimi Olojede held the traditional title of Akogun of Ibasa and Ijegun Egba in the Satellite Town area of Lagos. He has since been laid to rest.
Announcing his father’s passing, the Oriade LCDA chairman expressed sadness over the loss and reflected on the values, wisdom and devotion to family that his father represented.
Olojede said he remained grateful for the lessons and principles his father instilled in the family, describing his legacy in terms of the values he passed on to his children.
He also appealed for prayers and support for the family during the difficult period.
In his tribute, the council chairman offered Islamic prayers for his late father, asking Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him eternal rest in Al-Jannatul Firdaus.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un,” he wrote.
Alhaji Raimi Olojede was associated with Ibasa and Ijegun Egba through his traditional title, Akogun, and his ties to the Satellite Town community.
His passing marks a personal loss for the Oriade LCDA chairman and his family, as they mourn a father whose influence, according to his son, was reflected in the values and principles he left behind.