Baba Cashman Was My Good Leader – Bisi Oluranti Mourns

Hon. Bisi Oluranti Micheal, the Oyo State legislator representing Ogbomoso North constituency, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Prince Tewogbola Garuba Olaoye—popularly known as Baba Cashman.

Prince Olaoye, an Ogbomoso‑born businessman and grassroots politician, passed away in the early hours of Monday. 

In a condolence message issued on Tuesday, Hon. Bisi Oluranti portrayed the late Baba Cashman as a cornerstone of the PDP in Ogbomoso and a relentless grassroots mobilizer who dedicated his life to bolstering the party’s presence at the ward, local‑government, and community levels.

She recalled that Baba Cashman was her “good leader” and played a pivotal role in her electoral victory in the 2023 general election, adding that his absence will be deeply felt by the PDP in Ogbomoso North Local Government.

Hon. Bisi Oluranti noted that the deceased was a loyal party man whose political journey was marked by sacrifice, commitment and an unwavering belief in democracy, unity and people‑oriented leadership. 

She said his death is a huge loss not only to the PDP but also to Ogbomoso and Oyo State at large.

The lawmaker however extended her condolences to the bereaved family and to PDP leaders and members in Ogbomoso North, praying that God grant them fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss and bestow eternal rest upon the departed.