Beyond Politics: AJU Stands with Oni, Honors Community Patriarch at Lagos Funeral
... Pilot-Turned-Politician Adebanjo Aladegbami Reaffirms Core Mission of Respect,Unity for Ifaki-Ekiti
In a move that emphasized commitment to community over mere politicking, Hon. Adebanjo Aladegbami, the influential Ifaki-Ekiti leader popularly known as AJU, was a prominent figure at the funeral rites of the late Sir Zachariah Babasanya Ogunsiji, KJW, in Lagos during the weekend.
The event, which drew dignitaries from across the country, saw AJU paying heartfelt tribute to the late patriarch, an in-law to former Ekiti State Governor, Engr. Segun Oni. In a powerful statement, AJU framed his attendance as an essential duty to the foundational elders of his homeland.
“The passing of a great man is not just a family’s loss, but a community’s,” AJU stated. “Paying respect is our duty to the elders who have laid the foundation for us. It is how we strengthen the ties that bind us together and ensure their legacy of service continues.”
He directly connected this value of reverence to the enduring influence of Engr. Segun Oni, whom he hailed as a transformative leader for Ifaki-Ekiti.
“Engr. Oni remains a shining light and a point of reference for our community,” AJU remarked. “His enduring efforts have effectively placed Ifaki on the global map and continue to serve as an inspiration for genuine, development-focused leadership.”
AJU’s presence at the event is a significant consolidation of his profile, following his electrifying reception at the recent Okorobo 2025 festival.
His journey from a commercial pilot to a key political figure is defined by a mission to foster inclusive development, empower the youth, and—as demonstrated in Lagos—honor the established leadership that paved the way.
