Yeye Olufunke Daniel, the peaceful, beautiful and amiable wife of Otunba Gbenga Daniel (former two-term Governor of Ogun State and current Ogun West Senatorial candidate of the APC) is 59 today. Born into the family of Pa Samuel Ajibola Opawole and (Mrs.) Ibironke Opawole (nee Osoba) on November 27, 1963, Olufunke is a epitome of everything you can imagine of a virtuous, complete woman. The former Ogun state First Lady is well-loved and adored for her pleasing mien, sweet fashion taste and compassion.
A better half in all sense of it to his master-politician husband, happy mum and successful businesswoman - Yeye Daniel is being widely celebrated today by a lot of people who have good things to say about her. OGD took a lead himself in sending good wishes to his wife on her birthday. He revealed how she has been insisting on quiet celebration on her birthdays over the years - but said they all look forward to the celebration of her 60th next year.
"My Darling Yeye Olufunke, our own Matriach, my dear wife and our most cherished mother. The new Yeyeoba of Iperu.
I thank God Almighty as you add another year. You have insisted on a quiet celebration over the years but we all look forward to your diamond celebrations next year. Hearty hearty congratulations for and on behalf of the entire family." - OGD wrote.
Yeye Olufunke Daniel has carved a nice carved for herself over the years since her husband’s tenure as governor of Ogun State, with her Gateway Front Foundation dedicated to given succor to the needy and less privileged in the society. The activities of the foundation continue till date.
Though quite unassuming, Yeye Daniel is one of the most decorated Yoruba women. Her chieftaincy titles include; Yeye Fehintade of Omu Ijebu, Erelu Olu Nla of Egbaland, Yeye Asoludero of Makun Sagamu, Yeye Obalofin of Ijebuland, Yeye Oba of Imeko, Olua Aememre of Uokha in Edo State, Yeye Fesojoye of Ile Ife, Suada of Ifo, Yeye Atunluse of Ogbere and Yeye Akogun of Okun Owa, and the latest - Yeye Oba Of Iperuland.