Kwara: Governor AbdulRazaq Mourns Passing of Oro Kingdom’s revered Monarch
Tunde Akanbi, Ilorin
The Governor of Kwara State, in North Central Nigeria, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has joined the community of Oro Kingdom in mourning the passing of their revered Monarch, the late Oloro of Oro Kingdom, HRM Oba AbdulRafiu Olaniyi Ajiboye Oyelaran I, who peacefully joined his ancestors in the early hours of Saturday.
In a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, the late monarch was fondly remembered as a peacemaker, a paternal figure to all, and a stalwart advocate for the progress of his realm.
Governor AbdulRazaq reflected on the Oloro’s legacy of integrity, his unwavering dedication to harmony and solidarity, and his notable achievements. He expressed his condolences and prayers, beseeching the Almighty Allah to grant forgiveness and Al-jannah Firdaus to Oba AbdulRafiu, while also providing Oro Kingdom’s people and his family with the fortitude to carry on his fine legacies.
In a similar condolence message, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, commiserated with the Oro kingdom community on the loss of their esteemed leader, Oba Abdulrafiu Ajiboye Oyelaran I.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, in a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, described late Oba Oyelaran as a monarch with strong-will for community and human capital development.
He said: “He was a peaceful monarch, innovative and committed to the development of his community and subjects. The entire members of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council commiserate with the government and people of the state over the colossal loss.
“May Almighty Allah comfort the family members both immediate and extended, Oloro-In-Council, as well as residents of the community over the unfortunate incidence.”
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari therefore prayed that Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and admit him into Al-janatul firdaus.
He was aged Seventy-seven.
