Osun PDP Mourns The Passing of High Chief Ayodele Olayinka, The Risapetu of Ipetu-Ijesa.

Osun PDP Mourns The Passing of High Chief Ayodele Olayinka, The Risapetu of Ipetu-Ijesa.

Osogbo, July 2, 2022.

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Osun State Chapter, has received with deep sadness the news of the passing of High Chief Ayodele Olayinka, the Risapetu of Ipetu-Ijesa, who transited to glory this morning, at the ripe age of 89.

Chief Ayodele Olayinka was not only the second-in-command to the revered monarch of Ipetu-Ijesa, but a community pillar, statesman, and one of the most steadfast leaders of our great party, the PDP, from Oriade Local Government. 

Baba's dedication to the ideals and values of the PDP remained evident through the decades of his active political participation and leadership.

A former Governing Council Chairman of the Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun, during the administration of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chief Olayinka brought dignity, wisdom, and purpose to public service. His role as a member of the Osun State Rent Tribunal until his passing further underscored his tireless commitment to justice and amd heart of service even in advanced age.

The PDP family in Osun mourns a colossus, whose voice, influence, and counsel will be sorely missed. His demise is a painful loss to the political family of Oriade, the traditional institution of Ipetu-Ijesa, and indeed, Osun State at large.

We extend our deepest condolences to the immediate family of the departed Elderstatesman, the Kabiyesi and entire Ipetu-Ijesa traditional council, and to all party faithful who knew and cherished Chief Olayinka. May God grant him eternal rest and comfort all those he left behind.

Adieu, High Chief Ayodele Olayinka.

Your legacy of service, loyalty, and leadership will linger in our hearts.

Signed:

Hon. Sunday Bisi

Osun State PDP Chairman 

2nd July, 2025