Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, has expressed deep
pain over the death of former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi.
His reaction was contained in a statement on Friday by
spokesman, Adeola Oloko.
Olubadan said he was in a “dilemma” as it was not in Yoruba
tradition for a father to announce the obituary of his son.
The monarch noted that words were not enough to describe the
“untimely exit of an illustrious son and Aare of Ibadan land”.
Olubadan recalled that he and Ajimobi met at Ibadan House,
Oke Aremo, in February.
“A wall (not hall) of fame built in honour of some
illustrious Ibadan indigenes had been erected just before the outbreak of
COVID-19.
“Nobody had the slightest idea that death would come calling
on him so quickly.
“Ajimobi was vibrant and full of life at that occasion.
“Our prayer has always been that our children should outlive
us. But, who are we to challenge the sovereignty of Almighty God who gives and
takes without question,” Adetunji said.
The Oba consoled with Ajimobi family and the entire people
of Ibadan land.
He prayer that Almighty Allah would give all his friends and
relatives the fortitude to bear the loss.
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