The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogungunniso 1, has mourned the former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, describing him as an illustrious son of Ibadanland.
According to the Olubadan in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Adeola Oloko, the death of the state’s erstwhile governor was painful but it has to be accepted because God cannot be challenged.
The statement stated, “It is not in Yoruba custom and tradition for a father to announce the obituary of his son….Words are not enough to describe the untimely exit of former Governor Ajimobi, an illustrious son and Aare of Ibadanland. One recalls that the last time Kabiyesi and Ajimobi met was at Ibadan House, Oke Aremo sometimes in February, this year. 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 to 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?”
“On behalf of the entire people of Ibadanland, His Majesty, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji mourns the passage of Aare Abiola Ajimobi. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Our hearts go to his immediate family, especially Chief Mrs. Florence Ajimobi and the children. It is our prayer that Almighty Allah would give all his friend and relatives the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”, the statement concluded.
