Kunle Adelabu
It was shocking and disbelief on Friday, when Princess Aderoju Ladega, a granddaughter of the late Oba Ladega, popularly called ‘Kiniun Ikorodu’ and founder of ‘Never Say Never Foundation’, announced on her Facebook page that she has lost her mother, Aramide Oluwakamikun Ladega (Nee Odunuga).
“Agbeekeee!! I’ve lost my mum!”, she screamed.
The sad announcement has been generating so much comments from residents of Ikorodu, especially youths who worked with Princess Aderoju as a community advocate and developer as well as a humanitarian, while she was in the country.
Late Olori Ladega was loved by all and sundry whose paths crossed hers. She was a very accommodating, caring and loving woman who brings everyone together.
Incidentally, the late Olori Ladega would have added another year today, but she departed to the world beyond on the eve of her birthday anniversary.
In her post – humous birthday message to her mother, today, Princess Ladega described her as a guiding angel whose presence she always felt at all time at her new home in the United States of America (USA).
“ Aramide Oluwakamikun Ladega (Nee Odunuga), today would have been about your birthday celebration, but God in His wonders chose to take you home, to have eternal rest. I hope the heavenly angels celebrate you there. Argh!!
“Agbeke, thank you for everything; you’re one of my essence. You are my guiding angel; I feel your presence all the time. Whenever I have the fear of what would happen next, you dream it and tell me. Iya ‘Deroju, please, continue to watch over me”.
“You’re the strongest woman I know. You fought many battles and won. I’m very sure if you had your way, you wouldn’t give in to death yesterday. You’re indeed a warrior, my own champion”.
“You’re my best friend. You’re that person who will go to any length for me. Thank you for the diligent work: morality and humanity you taught me. I love you and will forever cherish you, until my last breath”.
“God, I won’t question you. Who am I to do such?? Alapadupe ni e! But, this is a bitter pill, I just can’t swallow it. In all, I’m grateful to you”.
“Happy posthumous birthday, mum”.
