Wife Of Ex-Senate President’s Spokesman, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Dies At 52

The family of Alhaji Yusuph Olaniyonu, former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President of the Senate, has announced the passing of his wife, Mrs. Aishat Odunayo Olaniyonu.

According to a statement issued by the family, Mrs. Olaniyonu passed away on the morning of Tuesday, October 14, 2025, corresponding to the 22nd of Rabiul Thaani, 1447 AH. She was aged 52 years.

In the statement signed by her son, Oladapo Olaniyonu, the family expressed deep sorrow but total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, saying:

“With total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, and sister, Aishat Odunayo Olaniyonu. We say Alhamdulillah for a life well lived.”

Quoting from the Holy Qur’an (2:155–156), the family reaffirmed their faith in divine will:

“Surely to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.”

The late Mrs. Olaniyonu is survived by her husband, Alhaji Yusuph Olaniyonu; her children – Oladapo, Oladipo, and Oladepo; her aged mother; and her siblings.

She will be laid to rest at the Muslim Cemetery, Adigbe, Abeokuta, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

Friends, associates, and well-wishers have continued to send messages of condolence to the Olaniyonu family, describing the late Mrs. Olaniyonu as a devoted wife, loving mother, and woman of deep faith.