Sanwo-Olu, Adegbite, Idahosa, Ogedengbe, Others Extol Ajose’s Virtues As The Former DPG Director Is Buried In Lagos
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside several eminent Christian leaders, poured out glowing tributes to celebrate the unwavering loyalty, network, and impact of Bishop Dr. Theophilus Taiwo Ajose, who was interred yesterday after a two-day funeral ceremony in Lagos.
“The Heavens Blaze Forth For The Death Of Princes”
The timeless maxim, “When beggars die, there are no comets seen, but the heaven itself blazes forth for the death of princes,” aptly captures the heavy downpour of encomiums showered on the late Bishop Dr. Theophilus Taiwo Ajose.
Until his passing, the highly revered cleric served as the former Director of the Directorate of Politics and Governance (DPG) and the Special Adviser to the CAN Chairman, Prof. S.T.V. Adegbite.
The high-profile funeral drew a massive crowd of state officials, international delegates from Turkey, and a 79-year-old senior cleric traveling all the way from the United States to pay their final respects.
A Legacy of Unflinching Loyalty
A central theme echoing through every tribute was Bishop Ajose’s absolute loyalty to his leadership, his faith, and the state.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented at the ceremony by his Special Adviser on Religious Affairs, Rev. Bukola Adeleke, explicitly described Bishop Ajose as a “loyal and trustworthy cleric.”
The Governor emphasized that Ajose was an exemplary leader who took his priestly calling with utmost seriousness, never wavering in his commitments to public peace and spiritual governance.
Prof. S.T.V. Adegbite (Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, Executive Secretary of the NCPC, and Chaplain of the Aso Rock Villa) strongly maintained that Ajose was uniquely dedicated and fiercely committed to the cause of ensuring progress, unity, and truth at all levels of his assignment.
A Master Unifier and a Powerful Networker
Speakers at the funeral openly lamented that Bishop Ajose’s departure has left a massive, painful vacuum that will be incredibly difficult to fill. This void stems from his rare capability as a master unifier who possessed a powerful, far-reaching network across political and religious divides.
Delivering the homily, Bishop Steven Ogedengbe described Ajose’s passing as a deeply personal loss. He painted a picture of his late friend as a man of extraordinary networking capacity and monumental impact.
Bishop Ogedengbe urged everyone present to pray for the grace to leave behind a similar legacy of impactful networking and connection.
Leading prayers for the grieving family during Tuesday’s Service of Songs, Archbishop-designate Isaac Idahosa highly praised Bishop Ajose’s steadfastness, courage, and unique ability to stand firm as a pillar of support for the body of Christ.
By bridging gaps between the church and the state, and bringing diverse groups together under one umbrella, Bishop Theophilus Taiwo Ajose lived as a true prince of the faith whose unifying presence will be sorely missed across Lagos State and Nigeria.
Other dignitaries at the ceremony include the Director-General, Nigeria Civil Avaition Authority, Captain Chris Najomo, Labour Party senatorial candidate, Lagos West, Dr Oswald Olatunbosun, PFN chairman, Lagos State, Rev Yemi Davids and Bishop Esosa Ise -Iyamu amongst others.
