The wife of the former Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun, on Wednesday joined other descendants of the late Chief Ogunbona Agboketoyinbo Mosuleka — a revered Egba warlord and Balogun of Ikija — to commemorate the 164th memorial anniversary of the legendary figure in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The event, which took place at the family’s ancestral compound in Ikija, brought together multiple generations of the Ogunbona Agboketoyinbo lineage, united in honour of the man credited with playing a significant role in the historical and spiritual evolution of Egbaland.
Among the dignitaries in attendance were Prince Alao Adedayo, Publisher of Alaroye magazine; Prince Oluwalogbon Enilolobo, the Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Abeokuta South Local Government; and Prince Rotimi Meadows Ogunbona, the head of the family, among others.
The anniversary featured both Islamic and Christian prayers, led by clerics who called on the family to preserve the values of service, unity, and faith passed down by their illustrious ancestor.
Imam Maruf Ogunbona highlighted Chief Ogunbona’s contributions to the peace and development of the Egba nation, describing him as “a man of wisdom and sacrifice who lived for the upliftment of his people.” He encouraged younger descendants to emulate his legacy by living purposeful and community-oriented lives.
Also speaking, Reverend Johnson Ajayi of St. Jude’s Anglican Church, Iberekodo, acknowledged the pivotal role played by the late warlord in supporting the early missionaries who brought Christianity to Abeokuta, noting that his influence helped spread the gospel peacefully across the region.
In an interview with journalists, Mrs. Olufunso Amosun described the memorial as “a celebration of heritage and unity,” adding that the strength and solidarity of the Ogunbona family after over a century and a half was a testament to the enduring legacy of their forebear.
“It’s amazing that for 164 years, this family has remained united and strong. We must all be motivated by the values of our great-grandfather, Chief Ogunbona Agboketoyinbo. He was a man of courage, principle, and service. We must keep his legacy alive,” she said.
Mrs. Amosun, who hails from the Ogunmakinde branch of the Ogunbona dynasty, further affirmed her pride in her roots. Her maternal grandmother was the first daughter of late Ogunmakinde, a direct son of Chief Ogunbona, making her a proud descendant of the Egba generalissimo being celebrated.
The 164th memorial served not just as a moment of remembrance, but also as a gathering of generations committed to preserving the values of tradition, faith, and unity that Chief Ogunbona embodied during his lifetime.
