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Sabainah Ibironke Opawole, mother of former Ogun State First Lady, Olufunke Daniel, has died at the age of 93. Olufunke Daniel is the wife of former Ogun State Governor and the incumbent Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel.
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the former governor’s media aide, Steve Oliyide, Chief Opawole died peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, after a brief illness.
The family described her as a devoted Christian whose life was marked by faith, family values and quiet service. They noted that she lived a long and graceful life, remaining steadfast in the Baptist faith until her passing.
“The Opawole and Daniel families mourn the passing of their beloved matriarch, Chief Mrs Sabainah Ibironke Opawole (née Osoba), who died peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the age of 93.
“Born on April 23, 1933, to Princess Mariam Ladigbolu of the revered Ladigbolu family of the Oyo Kingdom and the late Rev. O. Osoba of Olodo Village, Abeokuta, the late Princess Sabainah lived a long and graceful life anchored in faith.
“She was a devoted Christian of the Baptist denomination until her passing, and her life stood as a quiet testament to devotion, family and enduring values,” the statement read.
She is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including former Ogun State First Lady Yeye Olufunke Daniel.
The family said condolences had continued to pour in from relatives, friends and associates across Ogun State and beyond, reflecting the impact of her life on those who knew her.
“She is survived by several children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, including Her Excellency Yeye Olufunke Daniel, former First Lady of Ogun State and wife of Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel.
“Her passing has drawn an outpouring of condolences from family, friends and associates across Ogun State and beyond, many of whom remember her as a woman of grace, strength and unshaken faith,” the statement added.
They added that funeral arrangements would be announced later and appealed for prayers and understanding as the family mourns their loss.
