Melancholy, Grief, As Late APC Treasurer, Rebecca Ajose Is Laid To Rest

Earlier, a service of songs was held in her honour at the Paddington Field in her hometown of Surulere.

Dysphoria and grief rented the air on Friday as former Treasurer of the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Rebecca Ajose, was laid to rest.

Eko Hot Blog reported earlier that Rebecca died on July 13, 2021, at Raleigh, North Carolina after battling an undisclosed illness.

Her funeral was held at Lea Funeral Home Chapel, 2500 Poole Road, Raleigh, NC on Friday, August 6, 2021.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu had earlier delegated high-ranking government officials and party stalwarts to pay final respects to the late Ajose on behalf of a State and Party she had served with the utmost dedication.

Government/Party officials present at the funeral ceremony include Mrs Toke Benson- Awoyinka, Special Adviser For Housing, Princess Aderemi Adebowale, Special Adviser Office Of Civic Engagement, Alhaji Kaoli Olusanya, Lagos East Vice Chairman as well as Mrs Oluyinka Osinubi, Lagos APC Financial Secretary.

The officiating minister, during his brief exhortation, implored the gathering to draw inspiration from the unimpeachable and praiseworthy life Rebecca lived while on earth, as such would guarantee one’s name in the book of life, much in the manner that she has received her crown of glory in the realm beyond.

He further entreated the gathering to embrace the values and teachings of Christ as a necessary index to fulfilling one’s purpose on earth, as the greater reward for one’s lifetime lies beyond the threshold of life itself.

Delivering a vote of thanks on behalf of the family, her daughter, Abby Ajose, appreciated Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his incredible generosity to the family during their time of grief.

She also thanked the hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Eko Club International for their strong sentiments of love and solidarity.

An emotionally distraught Abisoye, who broke into tears while describing the hollow Rebecca’s loss had left on the family, took solace in the fact that her mother lived a meaningful and impactful life in service to her country and humanity at large.

Representatives of the Lagos State Government also conveyed condolences from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who described Rebecca’s demise as a personal loss to him as well as the Lagos APC. Sanwo-Olu recalled that Rebecca Ajose was an “indefatigable, devoted, loyal, and committed democrat and team player who played remarkable roles in the success of our party during her lifetime.”

Shola Hasstrup, who described Rebecca as a “darling sister, friend, gist partner, and prayer warrior,” expressed regret that her boon crony and confidante has made her egress sooner than anticipated, but averred that her firm imprints will never be forgotten by all those who worked together and alongside her all through her distinguished career in service of her country.

Earlier, a service of songs was held in her honour at the Paddington Field in her hometown of Surulere, where grief-stricken family members, friends and ex-colleagues grasped for words to describe the exemplary life led by the late Rebecca Ajose.

The service of songs, anchored by the Mountain of Fire Ministries, featured melodious music renditions, tributes from family and friends, exhortation, as well as prayer for the Ajose family.

Olasumbo Ajose was born in Surulere Lagos on Monday, 21st February 1966 to Chief Ebenezer Akintayo Ajose and Madam Eunice Omolara Jacobs (Nee Adedipe) both of blessed memory. Her father, Chief Akintayo Ajose was from the Ogunmade Royal Court Isale Eko, Lagos and her mother was from Ishara Remo in Ogun State.

She obtained her Secondary School Certificate in 1982 and proceeded to Lagos State College of Science & Technology for her National Diploma in Estate Management. After obtaining her National Diploma, Olasumbo relocated to the USA. She attended Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh North Carolina where she obtained her Associates in Applied Science (AAS) Network Technology in 1999.

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Olasumbo was an accomplished Project and Financial Management professional, a seasoned Information Technology Engineer and an Estate Management expert.

She was appointed Treasurer of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Lagos State in April 2014, the position she held until her passing.

Olasumbo Rebecca Ayinke Ajose “Omo Dudu Ile” died on Monday 12th July 2021 in Cary NC USA after a brief illness. She was 55 years old.

She was a committed mother, a dependable friend and a bridge builder in the communities she found herself. She will be greatly missed by everyone she left behind including her children Abisoye, Adebola, Temitayo, Demilade, Korede; her grandchild Kolade; her sisters, brothers, cousins, associates and friends.

See pictures and clips from service of songs below:

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