On Monday (November 21, 2022) the traditional 8th days Firdaus prayers were held for Princess Raliat Adedoyin Ayinde (née Ojora) - the late wife of Mr Tayo Ayinde (Chief of Staff to Lagos State Governor) who died on November 18, 2022). The ceremony was held at the Haven Events Centre off Oba Akinjobi way GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The well-attended event was organized and funded by the husband of the deceased.
Sheikh-I-Islam Maolana Fadilat Sheikh Dr Alh. Suleiman Faruq Onikijipa Al Miskeenbillah (CON) the Grand Mufti Of Ilorin Emirate led other top Islamic clerics at the prayers. Also in attendance were Dr Abdulkodir Obafemi Hamzat (the Deputy Governor of Lagos State) Hon. Anafi Elegushi (Commissioner for Home Affairs, Lagos State), Bishops and leaders of Christian associations in Lagos, Sheik Al Qozli, Sheikh Abdulakeem, IMAM Lagos state, Alhaji Afesaye, Sheik Sirajudeen Arzuqna, Sheik Al Fulani Al Adaby, among others. Friends of the late Princess Adedoyin also attended the event. They were all there to support the the CoS and his children and identify with them in their trying moments.
The late Princess Raliat Adedoyin Ayinde née Ojora, daughter of Prince Bolaji Ojora and late Madam Labisi Buraimoh is survived by her husband Mr Tayo Ayinde, her children, her father, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. She was buried last week Monday at the Ikoyi Vaults in Lagos.
Adedoyin's shocking death has thrown Tayo Ayinde into deep mourning since it occurred, according to soueces. Their union, which lasted more than five years was eventful. Many wonder how the CoS will fill the void left in his heart by the untimely death of his beautiful wife. The CoS's post on social media to celebrate his wife on her last birthday should tell anyone what they meant to each other. "Adedoyin, my darling wife and the love of my life. You complete me, and I am so happy we get to share this beautiful life together.:You are the light of my life and you make every day special. I love you more with each passing day and I am excited about all that the future holds. You are beautiful, you are strong, you are brave, you are caring, you are supportive and you are so understanding. My love for you increases like the many new stars in the night sky. Thank you for loving me and thank you for being my partner in love" - Tayo Ayinde wrote about Doyin.