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Buhari Mourns Late Soun Of Ogbomosoland 

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President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of the Soun of Ogbomoso land, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III, on the demise of the highly revered traditional ruler earlier on Sunday.

In a condolence message by his Spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Sunday in Abuja, the President commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State as well as the indigenes of Ogbomoso land on the demise of the frontline traditional ruler.

The president noted that Oyewumi’s reign of 48 years reinforced the town as a land of peace, accommodating and a bastion of history and tradition.

President Buhari also joined the Oyo State Council of Obas in mourning the First Class Traditional ruler.

He affirmed that the deceased would forever be remembered for his counsel and commitment to the unity and harmony within the ranks of the traditional rulers.

He urged sons and daughters of Ogbomoso land to be consoled with the fact that Oba Oyewumi accentuated his reign with the development and progress of the community through enduring peace and extension of hands of fellowship to peoples of other lands

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Makinde Mourns Soun of Ogbomosoland, Says Monarch Made Lasting Impact

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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, described the death of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, as a huge loss to the Ogbomoso kingdom, Oyo State and humanity in general.
The governor, who mourned the passing of the foremost traditional ruler, described him as a quintessential monarch, a man of peace and a passionate supporter of development.
He expressed his condolences to the monarch’s immediate family, the people of Ogbomoso and the Oyo State Council of Obas.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted Makinde as saying that Oba Oyewumi used his wealth of experience to develop Ogbomosoland over the past decades.
He said that the monarch made lasting impact on his domain, while also leaving indelible marks on Oyo State and humanity.
He said: “I received the news of the passage unto glory of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland with shock.
“Though Kabiyesi lived up to the age 95, his death at this time is still a huge loss to the state and the traditional institution, because he has created a vacuum not only in Ogbomosoland but also in the entire state and the nation.
“In Kabiyesi, we had a quintessential monarch, who loved and worked for peace and development. In his years on the throne of his forebears, Oba Oyewumi made a lasting impact on Ogbomosoland and by extension Oyo State.
“On behalf of the people and Government of Oyo State, I hereby express our heart-felt condolences to the immediate family of the departed monarch and the people of Ogbomosoland.
“I also commiserate with the Oyo State Council Obas, which has lost a prominent member in Oba Oyewumi.
“It is my prayer that God grants Kabiyesi Aljanah Firdaus and also grant everyone the fortitude to bear this loss.”

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Soun Was A Colourful Monarch Whose Reign Was Impactful, Remarkable- Atiku Abubakar

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Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the death of the long reigning  Soun of Ogbomosho land, Oba Oyewumi Oladunni Ajagungbade III.

The former Vice President in a statement by his media office on Sunday said that the news of the demise of the famous monarch early Sunday came with a rude shock, even when he died at the ripe age of 95 and 48 years reign on his traditional throne.

Atiku said that the late Soun was a colourful monarch whose reign impacted positively on Ogbomosho land in many remarkable ways.

“I join other friends and admirers of Ogbomosho land to mourn the transition of  Oba Ajagungbade III. Although we are sad that his exit will deny us of his elderly counsels and admonitions, it is remarkable that the late king lived a life of accomplishments as a foremost businessman and a traditional ruler whose reign was remarkably outstanding.

“While I condole with his immediate family and the good people of Ogbomosho land, I also express my deepest condolences to the Oyo State government on the loss of a traditional ruler with towering credentials. I pray that God grants his soul a peaceful repose.”

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Adeduntan mourns passage of Soun of Ogbomosoland

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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.
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Family Announces Passing On Of Ọba Oyewumi

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His royal majesty, Oba Dr Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, CON, CFR, Soun of Ogbomosoland has passed away.

According to a statement by Dr Aderemi Oyewumi for the family, Ajagungbade III
passed on in the early hours of today, 12th December 2021,marking the end of 48 years of a glorious reign.

Kabiyesi is survived by wives, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Soun Of Ogbomoso Joins Ancestors At 95

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The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi has joined his ancestors .

According to report, the incident happened this morning in Ogbomoso.

An insider confirmed the passage of the monarch , however, no formal announcement has been made on the development.

Oba Oyewumi was born on May 27, 1926 in Ogbomoso to Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewumi Ajagungbade II and he ascended the throne of his father on October 24, 1973.

The monarch lost one of his sons, Pastor Olumide Oyewumi in December 2020.

The death of Olumide, who was a Chief Accountant at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso was said to have had effects on the deteriorating health of the monarch.

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Makinde Felicitates with Soun of Ogbomoso on His 94th Birthday

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has congratulated the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III on the occasion of his 94th birthday

In a congratulatory message, Governor Makinde described the monarch as a leader and royal father with an exemplary life.

The governor prayed to God to grant Oba Oyewumi good health to continue to lead the people and bring greater prosperity to Ogbomosoland.

Iyabo Adebisi