
HIGH CHIEF PHILIP OLADELE AKINOLA ELEDIBO-OLA (THE OLUSO OF EKUSI)

And I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am you may be also.
John 14:3 ESV
Obituary
High Chief Philip Oladele Akinola was born on 3rd March 1943 to the family of Chief Sule Okiji and Madam Julianah Aderenkola, Aken (Akinola) Eledibo-Ola of Ekusi Owo. Growing up as a dutiful and brilliant young boy, he started his Primary School education at Saint Andrew Primary School, Uso in 1956 and later finished up at Methodist Primary School, Oke - Owo in 1961. Married in 1969, he was blessed with children and grand-children.
He was baptised at Methodist Church Oke-Owo in 1964. Due to his commitment to the things of God, he was confirmed that same year. An ardent member of the choir of his local church, Methodist Church Oke–Owo, he later served as the choir-master between 1994 and 1998. In 1998 he was appointed as the Property Steward, and later the Building Card Recorder of the church in 2012. He was conferred with the title of BABASALE AKORIN (Choir Patron) in 2021, a position he held until he was called to glory. Chief Philip Oladele Akinola was staunchly committed to the service of God in his local church.
Professionally, Chief Akinola was a renowned Welder and Iron Bender, rising to the position of Chairman of the Welders and Iron Benders Association Owo Zone between 1990 and 2002. Between 2006 - 2013, he was Chairman of the Owo Local Government Blacksmiths, Panel Beaters, Welders & Spray Painters (BPWANS) Association, subsequently becoming a member of the Board of Trustees of the Ondo State BPWANS Association in 2012 and its Vice Chairman from 2013 - 2016, the position he held till he went to be with Lord. In the business and social circle, he was the Vice Chairman, Iwajowa C.T.S Cooperative Owo since 2005, the position he held till he went to be with the Lord.
He was a caring and loving father to all. As a distinguished family and community leader, he was installed as High Chief Oluso of Ekusi, Owo by the Olowo of Owo kingdom, the Imperial Majesty, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye (III) on 11th May, 2021.
We love you Daddy!
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It is with mixed feelings that I write this tribute. On one hand, I wish I could speak to you one more time. No matter what, there was a joy and love in your voice whenever you spoke with me, always accompanied by a warm smile. But, on the other hand, I know that you are in a better and well-prepared place.
I will miss you, and I love you.
"Dad, you were more than just a parent to me. You were my guiding light, my mentor, and my best friend. Your unwavering support, unconditional love, and generous spirit inspired me to be the person I am today.
Your strength, resilience, and determination taught me to face life's challenges head-on. Your kindness, empathy, and compassion showed me the importance of treating others with love and respect.
I'll always cherish the memories we made together, from the laughter we shared to the quiet moments when it was just us. Your legacy lives on in my heart, and I'll continue to make you proud.
Rest in peace, Dad. I love you more than words can express.
Your's Daughter.

I accepted your departure in good faith, sleep well my one and only father-inlaw.
Good Night Sir.
Having you as a Father was the BEST thing that had ever happened to me in life, the bond of same birth-mark we both shared together has confirmed it.
The love, patience, tolerance and perseverance you possess is immeasurable.
Bringing both immediate and extended family members close to you in unity, irrespective of their status, had been your watchword in which no one can match up with!
Your memory we'll cherish and hold tight.
A shining Star,
on a darkest night.
I will Keep up the promises I made for you, never to disappoint you even after your transition.
Dad, In the next World to come, if I have the opportunity, I will pick you over and over again as my Father.
Continue to Rest In Perfect Peace my confidant, mentor, and Dear Father, ibami.
Chief Oluso'baso...

I never thought of losing you to the cold hands of Death even in some Years to come, but who am I to question God?
Though, we don't want good people like you to leave us, but heaven is yearning to have people like you in heaven, so l have hope that we shall all meet on the resurrection day, where we part no more.
The memory we shared will continue to linger on our heart.
Continue to Rest in Perfect Peace Daddy.

You are a man of Peace, and Sound Leadership. Then I got to know it was your Wisdom that helped to keep a Big family together, even till the time of your Glorious transition.
May God take Care of Us while you are away.
I Love you daddy.
Your Son- In - Law..
Ajibola Fisho Philip.
I was confident I would meet you on my return. Alas! the One who loves most calls you home. Thank you for your love, care and all you did for us.
Growing up, you would carry me on your shoulder (akaka), you would told us night stories. You would hold my hand and touch each of my fingers starting with the thumb, saying "iyi ti iba e o, iyi ti iye o, iyi t'egban e o, iyi t'aburo e o, okan yo bo yi, ku we ba ti to ugboro omi Oluso, wa mu somi mo konokono, kelekele ee and I would laugh"
You made sure we followed in your footsteps in being members of the choir. I am grateful for the beautiful and loving moments shared with you.
Your son in-love, myself, Emmanuel and Oreoluwa miss you and will always love you. Continue to rest in the bosom of your Lord till we part no more.
Rest on Dad!
Iba mi me la ni o! Hii hun un!
Sun un re o bami, Daddy mi!
A leader with good courage. We deeply sorrowful for the great change. Pa Eledibo-Ola see as the mighty men fallen the welder association is in sorrow, the state Officials is in sorrow
Rest in the bosom of the Almighty Father.....
Sun re o Baba.
Chief Awonusi Isaac
State Treasurer Welder Association

We, the excos of CCDGO commiserate with the entire family for demise of our late Daddy, Chief Oluso Akinola Eledibo-Ola. May his soul rest in peace
from Methodist Cathedral Women's Fellowship Oke Owo.
Rest in peace BABA ISALE WA Till we meet a part no more
Good Night Baba
It came as a rude shock to the entire Methodist family but God knows best. Good night Baba Isale Akorin till we meet to part in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Iba Oma gede. Olorun a te yin si afefe rere o
Amin
Chief, you are a great pillar in Elema Royal family. We have lost a great person. The news of death came to us with a rude shock the whole family mourns you.
Continue to Rest in peace till we meet and part no more.
Chief Animasaun Olayiwolu, for the Elema Royal Family, Upenmen
Rest in peace High chief Akinola Eledibo-ola, The Oluso of Ekusi Kingdom.
Baba sun un re o.
Your Boy, Ogunware Abimbola Joseph Zone 1 Welder Chairman
Your sudden death was a big surprise and shocking. This is a big blow to all and sundry in Ekusi land in Owo kingdom. Baba! I knew you since 1978 and ever since you have being my role-model. A mentor a beloved Daddy whose character is so worthy of emulation.
I personally chose you as my mentor after the demise of Chief Oloye Aro of Ekusi land. How are the mighty fallen..... Daddy! Deborah Model School Staff and Children miss you. We love you and Christ Jesus loves you more sleep in the bosom of the lord till we meet to part no more.
Adieu! Chief Oluso of Ekusi land.
Special Apostle ( prophet ) Oloko Nelson Adebanji
The proprietor of Deborah Model School Owo.
You are a God-fearing man, and a caring friend in all things. I will always remember you my good friend. We shall surely meet in heaven.
Good night, as you rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ (Amen)
To a life well lived, your memory will live on as this tree blossom and grow, he took me as his son.
We love you but God love you more.
Rest in peace Daddy.
Oma lEkusi lla repo, ila epo ko jefun
Oma mabere gunyan daladogbegbe ma ma,
Oma muka kan yon'sun tore,
Oma se ogere epo ghon obinren gho jinjin,
Oma si ketekete epo ghon obiren joli,
Oma Oluso ba so.
Sun re o my lovely grandpa. Your memory will be a blessing to me always.
Rest in peace Daddy.
Oluso baso ti ka ẹ!
Ọmalekusi Ilarepo,
Ila repo ko jefun
Ọma sogherere epo ghon obinrẹn gho jinjin,
Oma siketekete epo ghon obiren joli
Ọma to ṣupona ghon obinrẹn ṣoyun,
Ọm'ori olukun madin,
Opa re ma agwi jare
Ọma atẹni gwẹjọ dighọn-ghọn ẹ ma gban salẹ.
Ọma mabere gunyan dadogbegbe ma ma,
Hii hun un....
Oriki Upẹnmẹn:
Ọma a san aṣọ pupa yoko ṣẹ
O l'ọba shasha wọ gbo
Osho ko isi bawure
Erema ne okun
Ọma erin dupẹnmẹn naja.
Ọma erin sugbo ẹsha yooo
Hii hun un....
Sun re o Bami!
It's so sad for you to leave me so soon. Thank you for the loving and caring memory you shared with me. I will miss how you keep biscuit and coke for me anytime you see me and you will say I keep your favourites. and how you would call my name - Oluwa ti dunmininu.
Thank you for all the advice, every minute I remember you left me, pain struck in my heart.
Rest in peace my loving Granpa.
After a lengthy discussion with you about a month before your demise I saw in you a mind that was rested in God. You told me that you knew that God would do that which was the best for you. Little did I know that that best you expected from God was just around the corner. Like daylight I remembered your counsel when I and your daughter were to be married: "ema se ju agbara yin lo, sise ku siwaju," meaning, "don't do things beyond your power, there's still a lot of things to do in future." With this you let go several things that was required of us to do.
Your regular phone calls that starts with "ana mi, omo mi, se alafiya lewa" will be sorely missed.
Good night Daddy.
I remember my secondary school days when I lived with you. You were a kind-hearted man, always full of smiles, love, and warmth. You cherished your family deeply.
With you, there was no favoritism—everyone ate the same food, received the same love, and was treated equally. You built a home where unity and kindness thrived, touching so many lives along the way.
We will never forget your legacy.
We love you, but God loves you more.
May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

Brother Dele , as I fondly called you, the moments we shared together will never be forgotten. You were a loving, caring, and compassionate brother, always looking out for your family.
I remember visiting you—we ate together, laughed together, and even slept in the same bed. You never let anything weigh you down, not challenges, not circumstances. You always remained joyful and welcoming.
You were a man loved by all, someone everyone wanted to be around.
Thank you for the beautiful life you lived and for the unwavering support you gave to your family. Your memory will forever remain in our hearts.
Rest in peace, dear brother.

You are not just a father to me, you are my best friend, my boss, my partner, you mean everything to me daddy, you will always be in my heart baami .
Continue to rest in peace my dearly father.

There are things we might not know or able to explain, yet He cares. God's unfailing love abounds in all Situations to His Children who walk in His ways.
Dad, I may no longer see you with my eyes or touch you with my hands but I will feel you in my heart forever. I love you!
REST IN PEACE DAD.
Cogitating about the memory and legacy you left behind, I am very ecstatic to have you as a father.A man who loved his family deeply, A man who worked hard to take care of his family, A man who brought us up in the way of the Lord, A man who was always willing to lend a helping hand and always giving to a fault
A husband, A father, A friend, A mentor and a role model
If only you could feel the tears in the world you left behind", a lot of tears has been shed and are still falling since your demise Daddy.
You are irreplaceable Dad, You’ll forever be remembered
Keep resting dad till we meet to part no more

Sun re o till we meet and part no more.
Rest in the blossom of your Lord, Amen. .
You played a unique role in my trying youth period. I can't forget your genorousity to me anytime we met. Always looking for ways to bless others and no one came in contact with you and left empty handed, very passionate and good peace maker.
I love you, but God loves you more.
Adieu wonderful brother.
May your soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. .
Missing you is an understatement. You were a loving father, a shining star, and a guiding light, Your selfless care, kindness, compassion, and generosity inspired me to be a better version of myself.
You will forever be in my heart. Though you may be gone, your legacy lives on through the countless lives you've touched, the memories we shared, and the lessons you taught us.
Rest in peace, dear father. Your memory will be a blessing to us all.
Sun re Oooo Bami, asoma, lo ma, bi teree!

Please tell your nephew (our Dad), that we miss him. We love you!
Sleep well till we meet at the feet of the Lord.
Your passing has left a void in our lives, but your memory and legacy continue to inspire us.
As a father-in-law, you welcomed me into your family with open arms and a loving heart, when my late Wife, Your daughter OLAYEMI VERONICA introduced me to the family as a man to spend the rest of her life with, your kindness, generosity, and guidance made me feel loved and supported. Your influence on our family has been immeasurable, and we're grateful for the values and traditions you instilled in us.
You will be deeply missed, but your impact on our lives will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace Daddy.

My story can not be completed without mentioning you.
You took me from Upenmen to stay with you in Ekusi. You took me in as your first child.
You took good care of my mum (your elder sister) at her old age.
I honour you for an infinite number of reasons.
My gratitude to you is endless.
I cannot forget you for ever. It is too early for you to leave us. We love you and we take solace in the word of God that we shall see again and rejoice together in Him.
May God bless all the families you left behind.
Good night and sleep on till the resurrection day.

23rd of October, 2024, a day I will always remember in sadness. Daddy, your departure can never be overemphasized. I cannot imagine you left us at the crucial period when every member of the family were hoping to see you get back on your feet.
I have gone down memory lane and I am proud that I was given the opportunity to call you my father, my mentor. you never take 'No' for an answer. A man of great discipline!
There are so many memories to speak about, that need more than a book to write in. I am writing this tribute with grief and heavy heart, but, I got comfort each day with thoughts of the life you have lived. A life worthy of emulation. You were very rear among your equals. Your love, wisdom, courage and optimism over family issues and the community at large, can never be quickly forgotten. What a Solomon of our time!
Love you Dad!. May you continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ until till we meet again.
Goodnight, Dad!
As I reflect on Dad's life, I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude, he wasn't just an amazing father,he was an incredible human being.
His love,wisdom, and strength continue to guide us and his memory is a source of comfort and inspiration. Even though he's gone his legacy will always be part of me.
Eru ren o bami luka
As I say goodbye, my heart aches with the depth of this loss. But I find solace in the beautiful memories we created, in the love we shared, in the lessons you taught me.daddy as we do called u, thank you for your unwavering love, for the values you instilled in me, for the countless moments of joy and guidance. I will forever miss you, Miss the questions you do asked me about how life been fair to me, Miss the way you give me smiles. May your soul continue to rest in peace. Tell my late parents your brother and his late wife( pa & Mrs olowuro) that I'm
missing them.

You lived a very peaceful life, everyone around you can testify to it. You were a great leader, full of wisdom. A father to all. I miss you Dad!
Rest in perfect peace Daddy till we meet again!

Despite your illness, I never thought of death but prayed for your quick recovery but in the end God called you home to rest in His Arms. It pains me so much that you did not enjoy the Chieftancy you laboured for, HIGH CHIEF OLUSO OF EKUSI IN OWO KINGDOM. Crowned and blessed by HIS Imperial Majesty, Alayeluwa, Oba Dr. Barrister Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye 111, the Olowo of Owo kingdom and the Paramount ruler of Owo Land.
You worked so hard to make life easy for your household, the peace you instilled in the family, the love and sacrifice you made for your children and the entire family, the hard work you put in daily to impact on the lives around you, the heart of giving especially through service and extra mile you went to ensure everything was always in order.
You stood firmly with me during my school days, during my election campaigned to Ondo State House of Assembly in 2007, during my Ero festival in year 2011 and till you answered the call of the Lord that you should come back home on 23rd of October, 2024.
Also I will not forget your lovely advices, prayers and kindness. My brother the vacuum you left behind will be difficult to fill. We love you but God loves you more, rest in the bosom of the Lord till the resurrection day when we meet to part no more. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
ODIGBA ENIRERE O TUN WA DOJO AJINDE. GOOD NIGHT AND BYE BYE, HIGH CHIEF P. O. AKINOLA ELEDIBO-OLA,
THE OLUSO OF EKUSI, OWO KINGDOM.


I am missing you the gaps you left behind no one to filled it my beloved daddy,
My last talk with you first week of October 2024 I was not happy with the way and conditions I meet you sir, I told you daddy what did you want me to do now for you,
You said I should take care of the family, I don't understand why you said something like that my beloved petroleum, but God almighty know your mind
Daddy you have done your own part,
You forth a good fight of faith rest in the lord,
Daddy we miss you
Daddy sleep in the bosom of the
most high god,
Daddy Adio. Oooooo,
Rest in perfect peace
Dele,,,,,
Afowosheru

The memory we shared together cannot be forgotten so soon, being a lovely, caring and accommodating Father who had sacrificed a lot for his family.
I remembered how you personally taught me how to read and write.
While we were in school, you always drop our feedings allowance in the bible every school day.
With all your sacrifices, I couldn't ask for a better father than you.
Continue to rest in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ, till we meet to part no more.

Pastor Moses Oluwabumuyi
Brother Dele, you will be forever missed. Continue to rest in peace.
Dr. Johnson ‘Bayo Ogun