One of the cardinal injunctions of Christianity is to always give thanks — in moments of trouble, in moments of woe, in moments of death. Perhaps, these words strum softly at the heart of respected cardinal, politician and social high-flier, Cardinal James Omolaja Odumbaku. Even as tears fight for space with vision, songs of praise with wails of sorrow, and gratitude with grief.
The eminent Man of God and Manager of Men is, at the moment, simply a man distraught. His much-loved mother has become his much-missed mum. She has spread her wings and flown the world’s nest. She has gone to join the convocation of the immortals.
Madam Jimaima Ajike Odunmbaku, neé Dasaolu has gone to join her ancestors, throwing her descendants into a state of mourning. Which of her numerous children, grandchildren and great grandchildren did not love her, and will not miss her? Which of them will not cry for her?
And what better way to leave than in her sleep. Madam Ajike departed this ugly world fulfilled.
Adieu mama. Continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord your God until the day of resurrection.
