Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
The Olubadan passed away in the early hours of Monday at the age of 90.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, Governor Abiodun described the late monarch as urbane and highly cosmopolitan, with deep knowledge of Yoruba culture and customs.
He praised the deceased royal father as a man of peace whose reign brought unity and development to Ibadanland.
Abiodun extended condolences to Governor Makinde, the Olubadan-in-Council, and all sons and daughters of Ibadan, stating that though his passing came at a time his wisdom was still needed, his life remained impactful.
“On behalf of all the Governors in the southern part of Nigeria, I sympathise with His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, the Olubadan-in-Council and all sons and daughters of Ibadan over the death of the 43rd Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, on Monday.
“Although his death came at a time when we still need his wealth of experience and fatherly wisdom, we, however, take solace in the fact that his life was very eventful and impactful as a harbinger of rich tradition and culture of Ibadan and Yoruba in general.
“May God rest the soul of Kabiyesi as he transited to join his ancestors in the great beyond,” the statement read.
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