Ex-Ogun first lady Olufunke Daniel loses mother

Chief Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, the mother of former Ogun State First Lady Yeye Olufunke Daniel, has passed away at the age of 93. She died peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, following a brief illness.

Mrs. Opawole, born on April 23, 1933, was the mother of Yeye Olufunke Daniel, wife of former Ogun State Governor and current Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel. Her passing was announced on Sunday by Steve Oliyide, the media aide to the former governor.

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The Opawole and Daniel families mourn the passing of their beloved matriarch, Chief Mrs Sabainah Ibironke Opawole (née Osoba), who died peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the age of 93.

The statement from the Opawole and Daniel families described Chief Mrs. Sabainah Ibironke Opawole as a beloved matriarch who lived a long and graceful life anchored in faith. She was a devoted Christian of the Baptist denomination until her death.

Family and associates remember her as a woman of grace, strength, and unwavering faith. She is survived by several children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in due course, who have requested prayers and understanding during their period of mourning.

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She was a devoted Christian of the Baptist denomination until her passing, and her life stood as a quiet testament to devotion, family and enduring values.