Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Soun of Ogbomoso land, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, as a huge loss to 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.
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Seyi Makinde 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, Taiwo Adisa, quoted the Governor as saying that “Oba Oyewumi used his wealth of experience to develop Ogbomoso land 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.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
