Tragedy struck the Ajimobi family hours after a remembrance prayer was held for former Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, marking six years since his death. His younger brother, Alhaji Teslim Adeboye Ajimobi, passed away on the same day, June 25, 2026.
Timing of Death Shocks Family and Friends
The remembrance prayer took place at the former governor's residence in Ibadan, the state capital, on Thursday. Shortly after, Teslim Ajimobi died at a London hospital before reaching the age of 70, according to BBC Yoruba. His death was confirmed by another younger brother, Alhaji Wasiu Ajimobi.
Teslim Ajimobi was a prominent businessman in London and a former chairman of the Ibadan South East Local Government Area in 2017. He was also an influential politician during his tenure.
Lawmaker Remembers Late Governor
Hon. Akin Alabi, a member of the House of Representatives from Ibadan, paid tribute to the late governor in a social media post. He said: "Six years ago, we lost our father, leader and mentor, the former governor of Oyo State, Sen Abiola Ajimobi. Today, your footprints are everywhere. Those of us that you trained are still out there doing things and trying to make you proud."
Public Reactions Highlight Family Curse
Many Nigerians reacted to the news, with some recalling a statement made by the late governor about his family's lifespan. Olorun Logbon commented: "Before Ajimobi died, he told journalists that none of his family clocked 70 years old unless him, so it's not a surprise news. I wish him rest in perfect peace."
Kamorudeen Lamidi urged Nigerians to speak positively about their families: "We need to say good things about our family, in case anything bad comes our way, it means that we need to pray to almighty God for the reverse of such things, not to celebrate it as if the power is in our hand."
Comr Oriyomi Ganiyu recalled Ajimobi's statement about his family: "Ajimobi, the governor, said so, there's a number of years designed for the family, ki olorun wa bawa pa iru egun re ni agbo ile won o."
Ojo Bosede called for prayers against a family curse: "Olorun gbogbo egun Iran de Iran to ma n je ajogunba ninu idile mi arugbo ojo ba mi fi opin si ATI gbogbo awon afenifere mi."
Background of the Ajimobi Family
Abiola Ajimobi served as governor of Oyo State from 2011 to 2019 and died on June 25, 2020. His younger brother Teslim was a key figure in Ibadan politics and business. The family has faced repeated losses, with many noting the pattern of early deaths.
