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  • When Rotimi Ajanaku buried dad

    When Rotimi Ajanaku buried dad

    On Friday, May 3, cosmopolitan businessman and politician Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku and his siblings, accorded their late father, Pa Olusegun Samuel Ajanaku, JP, a grand farewell amidst pomp and glee.

    Activities leading to the farewell journey of the late Pa Ajanaku commenced on Tuesday, April 30, with the remains of the deceased paying a farewell visit to his hometown, Lagos State. He was received at his home in Okepopo, Lagos Island where he laid to state.

    On Wednesday, May 1, his body returned to his Ibadan abode for a Christian wake at Oluyole Estate, Ibadan, Oyo State. The late Pa Ajanaku’s earthly remains was interred on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024 after a funeral service at the Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Odo-Ona, Ibadan, Oyo State.

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    The ceremony again moved back to Lagos for a grand finale where a classy reception was organised by his son, Chief Rotimi Ajanaku at the Harbour Point Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal and Lanre Teriba Atorise thrilled guests with lovely tunes at the reception.

    It was an event attended by who-is-who in Nigeria’s political, business and societal scene. Ajanaku didn’t fail to treat his guests to royalty with a free flow of an array of continental and local dishes and drinks.

    Ajanaku spared no cost to ensure his father was given a commendable farewell according to his wish.

  • Oyo: Ajanaku returns to APC, pledges support for Adelabu

    As part of plans to ensure the victory of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo state, the candidate of the Zenith Labour Party for Ibadan North West/South West Federal Constituency in the just concluded National Assembly election, Dr Rotimi Ajanaku has made a return to the ruling APC.

    Ajanaku, accompanied by thousands of his supports at his Oke Ado base noted that his absence and that of his supporters was felt in the APC camp.

    He said his return to the APC was made possible by the “timely and uncommon intervention of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Senator Isiaq Abiola Ajimobi who unequivocally fast-tracked the whole process, through his assurances of immediate re-integration of my followers into the party hierarchy and other worthy considerations.”

    Reading his text entitled; “I am back to my root”, the business mogul noted that his consultations with his supporters, loyalists, party leaders, elders approved the request and insistence of the APC governorship candidate for him to return to the ruling party.

    He vowed to work for the success of the APC candidates at the governorship and house of assembly levels.

    Ajanaku said, “The only constant phenomenon in life is change.

    “In my press statement when I joined the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), after my unpalatable experience in the All Progressives Congress (APC), as I was denied the House of Representatives ticket, I emphasized that my supporters and loyalists are the determining factor in every political decision I take.

    “I do not always decide without their consent. These people were severely embittered and they insisted that I must run on any available platform since there was no provision for independent candidacy.

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    “You may recall that I reiterated that leaving the progressives bloc was a painful decision for me, judging by my investment and unquantifiable contribution since my foray into politics in the late 90s.

    “The outcome of the last National Assembly elections showed that my political camp is a formidable force to reckon with in Ibadan Northwest /Southwest Federal Constituency. Though, I didn’t win the election, the results of the election reflected our conspicuous absence in the APC.

    “Having consulted widely with the relevant stakeholders – the party hierarchy, public opinion leaders, supporters, loyalists and well-wishers, including the APC Governorship Candidate, Chief Adebayo Adelabu (Penkelemesi), who personally insisted on my comeback, I , Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku hereby succumbed to the public pressure to return to All Progressives Congress (APC).

    “This became necessary in order to support the governorship and state assembly candidates of the party and to further brighten their chances at polls on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

    “In view of this, I hereby direct my followers to start mobilising for the APC in their respective wards. Henceforth, all our campaign vehicles, billboards and other promotional materials should wear APC looks.”

     

     

  • House of Reps aspirant urges member on party loyalty, peace

    A leading aspirant of All Progressives Congress (APC) to the House of Representatives, Ibadan Southwest/Northwest Federal Constituency of Oyo state, Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku has called on the members of the party in the state, particularly in the constituency to remain peaceful and true to the visions of the founding fathers of the party, saying the ruling APC remains the party to beat in the 2019 general elections.

    He spoke while addressing his supporters as he rounds off visit to the wards in his constituency, where he was assured of victory by party stakeholders and members.

    Ajanaku who started his ward tour with wards in the Ibadan Northwest local government, had earlier met with the leadership of the party in Ibadan Southwest and Northwest local governments to intimate them of his ambition as well as present gift items including food stuffs, cash, materials among others in the spirit of the Eid-al-Adha celebration.

    The aspirant who was well received by the leadership and members of the party assured him of their support to emerge victorious in picking the party ticket as well as in the general election cone 2019.

    While in Ibadan Northwest, the constituents assured him of their unflinching support for his political ambition, adding that they were ready to vote for him in the coming primary election of the party as well as the general election.

    Similarly, party members in Ibadan Southwest LG pledged their support to Ajanaku whose campaign slogan is christened ‘Best Option’.

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    The constituent appreciated him for what they described as his “doggedness to remain with the progressives, irrespective of previous attempts.”

    In his response, a visibly elated Ajanaku thanked the constituents for the warm reception with a promise to deliver good representation.

    In order for the constituents to have a memorable Eid -l- kabir celebration, food stuff and cash gift were donated to each ward visited in the two local governments. Promotional items like shirts face cap and branded battery- powered fan were distributed.

  • High society celebrates Rotimi Ajanaku at 40

    High society celebrates Rotimi Ajanaku at 40

    A first time encounter with Rotimi Ajanaku, an Ibadan-born politician, reveals a man of high intellect with a rare drive for success and accomplishments. Thus it would come as no surprise that the high society rose in his celebration as he clocked 40.

    Flamboyance, panache, flair, style, class and royalty are attributes that could describe the grandeur and serene atmosphere at the Fola Osibo, Lekki Phase 1 venue of the celebration of Ajanaku’s 40th birthday anniversary.

    Although it was initially planned to be a small affair, the corporate, all-suit gig somehow transformed into a gathering of the cream de la cream of the society who were treated to sumptuous meals and assorted drinks. Rather than having just a few friends over as was the initial plan, Ajanaku’s influence caused many who heard about the gathering to shed other appointments in order to register their presence.

  • Rotimi Ajanaku returns

    Rotimi Ajanaku returns

    Not a few thought that the best of him had come and gone when popular socialite, Rotimi Ajanaku, vanished from the social scene a few years ago. But the renowned socialite has bounced back with a bang.

    His prominence on the social scene had grown with astonishing rapidity as he dined with the high and mighty and was serenaded by popular musicians like Yinka Ayefele, K-1 the Ultimate and Pasuma, among others. Before he uneventfully lost his signals with the social radar, he was the toast of many socialites, including popular actress, Tonto Dikeh. He was also courted by the high and mighty in the socio-economic and political sectors.

    The news that he was facing economic hardship had come as a rude shock to many who would now be immensely relieved to see him bounce back in style. His recent acquisition of some exotic cars would attest to his new found opulence.

    The Lagos bigwig was sighted in Ibadan, Oyo State, a few weeks ago campaigning for a governorship candidate.

  • Rotimi Ajanaku throws lavish party for child’s dedication

    Rotimi Ajanaku throws lavish party for child’s dedication

    For some time now, Otunba Rotimi Ajanaku has been out of the social radar. But those who should know informed Celeb Watch that he has been away in New York, the United States of America, to stay with his wife, Oyinlola, who was delivered of a baby boy about two months ago at Richmond University Medical Centre, New York.

    Two Sundays ago, precisely on October 27, he rolled out the drums to celebrate the dedication of the new baby. The Lagos socialite threw a lavish party at his sprawling Lekki, Lagos mansion. The new baby was named Oluwaferanmi Solomon. Top socialites attended the high-octane party.