Former Ogun First Lady Olufunke Daniel Loses 93-Year-Old Mother

Former Ogun State First Lady, Yeye Olufunke Daniel, is mourning the loss of her mother, Chief Mrs. Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, who passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the age of 93. Mrs. Opawole died peacefully following a brief illness.

Born on April 23, 1933, Mrs. Opawole was the daughter of Princess Mariam Ladigbolu of the Ladigbolu family of the Oyo Kingdom and the late Reverend O. Osoba. A devoted Christian and matriarch, her life was characterized by humility, faith, and a strong commitment to family values. She was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church.

Mrs. Opawole is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including Yeye Olufunke Daniel, wife of former Ogun State Governor and Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel. The family expressed gratitude for her fulfilled life and the legacy she leaves behind, stating, “Our beloved mother lived a long, fulfilled and exemplary life dedicated to God, her family and humanity. While we mourn her passing, we are comforted by the remarkable values she instilled in all who came in contact with her and the lasting impact of her life.”

Tributes have poured in from political associates, community leaders, and well-wishers across Ogun State and beyond, remembering Mrs. Opawole as a woman of dignity, grace, strength, and unwavering faith. Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

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Our beloved mother lived a long, fulfilled and exemplary life dedicated to God, her family and humanity. While we mourn her passing, we are comforted by the remarkable values she instilled in all who came in contact with her and the lasting impact of her life.