According to Islamic rites, the remains of governor Fashola's later father, Alhaji Ademola Fashola was laid to rest on the afternoon of Tuesday August 6, 2013, at the Ikoyi Vaults and Gardens. It was a moment of mourning for the governor and his siblings as their father was lowered to mother earth.

Alhaji Fashola died on early hours of Monday August 5, 2013 after a protracted illness