Exit of Pa Timothy Beyioku: Remi Odetomi pays tribute

Exit of Pa Timothy Beyioku: Remi Odetomi pays tribute

Yinka ADETUNJI

One of the political juggernauts in Ogbomoso Prince Timothy Beyioku is dead. He died last Saturday (July 11) at the age of 88. He held his last birthday in March.

In a tribute to the former educationist, a former three-term chairman of Ogbomoso South local government, Hon Remi Odetomi described the deceased as a man of principle and a disciplinarian who was his principal as a student at Ogbomoso Baptist High School in the early 80s.

Odetomi, who also served as Commissioner under Governor Abiola Ajimobi condoled with the family praying God would grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.

Titled, “Prince Timothy Beyioku, my father, my teacher, my role model goes home,” the chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) wrote, “The memory of the righteous is blessed.” — Proverbs 10:7 (NKJV).

“It is a great privilege for me to write this tribute in honour of the deceased.

“Our paths crossed at Ogbomoso Baptist High School, Ogbomoso, where I was privileged to be very close to him as the Assistant Senior Prefect Boy during the 1981/1982 academic session. He was our principal. Even at that time, his discipline, wisdom, and exemplary character were evident.

“Our relationship continued to grow over the years. His fatherly counsel, kind disposition, and exemplary lifestyle made him someone I greatly admired.

“Today, I celebrate a man of principle, a great teacher, and a dedicated father indeed. His life touched many, and his legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

“Pa Timothy Beyioku, Okùnrin Takuntakun.

“I adore you, even in death.

”I register my heartfelt condolences to the entire family. May the Lord comfort you all, grant you the strength to bear this irreplaceable loss, and may Baba’s gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”

According to family sources the funeral programme would come up in September.