The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has lost his wife, Tinuade Ladoja who passed away at the age of 71.
She died on Monday morning following a brief illness.
Her death was confirmed by Adeola Oloko, media aide to former Governor Ladoja, who said, “Yes, it is confirmed. She is dead. May God repose her soul.”
Tinuade Ladoja was a prominent member of the Pastor-in-Council of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), the church’s highest decision-making body.
Confirming the sad development in a Facebook post, the Celestial Church of Christ, Ikeja Parish 1 Cathedral, the parish she attended before her death wrote
“It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. We submit to his will #farewell.”
Head of the Media unit of the parish, Olukoya Benjamin, said, “Two days ago, she had some feelings and was taken to hospital, they said she still ate yesterday before she gave the ghost earlier this morning.
“She was a strong member of the women in council. She was appreciated with an award recently at their 40th anniversary.”
In a tribute by Victoria Omodudu, the Chairperson of the Celestial Church Christ Women Council, wrote, “Aunty mi, Egbon mi, eyi ga ju agbara mi lo. I was at your place on Saturday, 5th October, 2024. You were hale and hearty. Jo o, Olorun.”