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Chief Oyelesi Goes Home October 30 — Family Announces Funeral Rites
will be laid to rest on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Ode-Remo, Ogun State.
The family of Chief Benjamin Onaneye Olutunda Oyelesi, Aremo Oba Akarakuta, has announced funeral arrangements for the 81-year-old patriarch, who will be laid to rest on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Ode-Remo, Ogun State.
The family, while inviting relatives, friends, associates and well-wishers to the final rites, described the late Chief Oyelesi as a beloved father whose life was well lived and whose legacy would remain remembered.
The wake-keeping will hold on Thursday, October 29, at his residence, 11 Samson Oshoboke Street, Ode-Remo, from 5pm.
The funeral service is scheduled for 10am on Friday, October 30, at Christ Anglican Church, Ode-Remo.
The reception will follow at Comfort Conference and Events Center, opposite Alaye Ode Place, Iperu Road, Ode-Remo.
The funeral announcement carries the family’s invitation to all who knew and shared relationships with the late chief to join them in honouring his memory and celebrating his life.
The family said enquiries could be made through 08140675606 and 08035690824.
