Atiku expresses sadness over death of Oba Adekunle Aromolaran

 Atiku expresses sadness over death of Oba Adekunle Aromolaran

By our Reporter

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed great sadness over the death of Osun monarch, the Owa Obokun of Ijesha land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran.

The late Oba Aromolaran who was the first monarch in Nigeria to have bagged Ph.D before ascending the throne, joined his ancestors at 86 on Wednesday after a brief illness.

While expressing his sadness over the news of the monarch death on his X handle, Alhaji Atiku twitted thus:

"With a heavy heart, I received the news of the passing of the Owa Obokun of Ijesha land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran.

The late Owa was more than a father-in-law to me. Each time I visited him, he accorded me the homecoming welcome of a son.

We all loved him dearly. He was a great monarch and personified the boldness, courage, and discipline of the Ijesha progeny.

On behalf of my wife, Titi, I share my condolences with the Owa-in-Council and the entire indigenes and residents of Ijesha land, especially members of the royal family.

As Oba Aromolaran turns his face to his Maker, I pray that his soul finds a gentle repose. Amen. -AA"