Folarin Condoles Ogbomoso People Over Death of Soun, Extols Extraordinary Contributions of Late Monarch

By Ogundele Olanrewaju

The Chairman Senate Committee on Local Content and lawmaker representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Teslim Folarin has extended his heartfelt condolences to the entire Soun royal families, the people of Ogbomoso and all Yoruba traditional rulers on the death of His Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III.

According to the condolence message signed by the three-term senator, Oloye Folarin, on behalf of his family and the people of Oyo Central “extols His majesty’s extraordinary and committed leadership to his people during his 48 years reign as Soun of Ogbomoso”.

“The highly revered monarch will be long remembered for his towering role and dedication to improving the lives and aspirations of the people of Ogbomoso and Oyo State at large”

“During the late Soun’s almost five decades reign, Ogbomoso produced first democratically elected deputy governor and governor of Oyo State. His reign also witnessed numerous unprecedented achievements and developments”

Folarin acknowledged that under the monarch’s reign, Ogbomoso witnessed remarkable transformation in every sphere of life, including making agriculture and education the bedrock of economic development.

Folarin expressed the hope that Ogbomoso and indeed all who mourn the late king will continue to honour his legacy of selfless service and commitment to humanity.

He prayed God Almighty to overlook the shortcomings of the late monarch and grant him Aljana Fridauz