Osi Basorun of Ibadanland, Dr. Azeez Adeduntan has described the passage of
of one of Nigeria’s foremost traditional rulers, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi Ajagungbade 111
as a great loss to the Yoruba people and the country as a whole.
In a condolence message in Ibadan, Dr Adeduntan who is also a former Oyo State Commissioner for Health
said the passage of Oba Oyewunmi is a huge loss to Ogbomosoland, Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.
Oyo State Governorship hopeful described Soun as a peaceful monarch whose reign was full of blessings and development to Ogbomosoland and the pacesetter State.
Dr. Adeduntan , an international cardiovascular surgeon commiserated with the family of the monarch, his friends, associates and subjects, as well as the government and people of Oyo State on the departure of the first-class traditional ruler.
He believed that the late Ogbomoso monarch will be long remembered and honoured as an advocate of peace, dialogue and reconciliation; and a firm believer that a better future awaits Oyo state and Nigeria.
Dr Adeduntan said the best way for friends, close associates and subjects of the monarch to sustain his legacy is to abhor the things that create divisions in the midst of people of Ogbomosoland and instead promote tolerance, love and understanding for one another, as a path to greater town.
“As a leader who cared so much for his people, the unity and prosperity of his people, state and the nation, Osi Basorun Adeduntan believes Oba Oyewunmi will be remembered for his vibrant leadership, wisdom and courage”.
“ I knew Oba Oyewunmi at very close quarters and each time,we met in his palace in the last ten years,he would welcome me with smiles,will instruct the palace guards to sit me by his side ,will commend my indefatigable spirits ,render prayers and encouraging words on my quest to lead Oyo State,and his fondest memories of Ojaba (my place of birth)where he lived as a young man .
Dr Adeduntan prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive the sins and transgressions of the monarch, comfort his family,and grant eternal repose to his soul.
PR/Ridwan Fasasi
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