By Segun Olatunji
Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called Senator Yayi, says he has received with deep shock and sadness the news of the death of Chief Musbau Ayinde Olayiwola Obanla, aka “Baba Obanla.”
The octogenarian and highly respected community icon and prominent political leader in Ipokia, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, passed on in the early hours of Friday, November 21, 2025, after a brief illness, at the ripe age of 80 years.
Senator Adeola in his condolence message to the Obanla family, expressed profound grief, noting that Baba Obanla’s demise “is a personal loss, not only to me as the Senator of Ogun West Senatorial District, but indeed a great loss to the good people of Ipokia Local Government Area, Ogun West, and the entire Ogun State, where he served as a committed and active member of the Elders Council.”
The lawmaker further stressed that “Baba Obanla was totally committed to my political aspiration during his lifetime”, recalling his unwavering loyalty and support.
Senator Adeola also commended the late political stalwart’s remarkable service to Ogun State and Nigeria.
Baba Obanla held several significant positions during his lifetime, including Ipokia District Council Officer-in-Charge of Education, Purchasing Manager at West Africa Portland Cement Company Ltd, pioneer Administrative Manager of Portland Transport, Sagamu, Vice Chairman of Ipokia Local Government (2004), and Chairman of the Ipokia Council Transition Committee.
Until his death, Baba Obanla was a member of the Governing Council of the Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo, and a respected member of the Ogun State Elders Advisory Council, appointed by Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Senator Adeola prayed for the peaceful repose of Baba Obanla’s soul and asked God to grant the family the strength to bear the irreplaceable loss of their beloved patriarch.
