The first daughter of the late monarch, Prof Taibat Danmole, died on Saturday, January 8 at the age of 71.
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Governor Akeredolu, particularly, condoled with the Queen, Olori Olaronke Oyewumi, and the entire family, as well as the people of Ogbomoso over the demise of the highly revered traditional ruler.
Describing the late monarch as an epitome of peace and humility, Kalu acknowledged the contributions of Oba Oyewumi to nation building in various capacities.
In a condolence message by his Spokesman, Femi Adesina, on Sunday in Abuja, the President commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State as well as the indigenes of Ogbomoso land on the demise of the frontline traditional ruler.
Sources close to the monarch at the palace told our correspondent that the 95-year-old traditional ruler died on Sunday morning (today).
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, Oba Akanbi noted that the Soun has attained an “enviable age,” and wished him more fruitful years in sound health and prosperity to benefit the kingdom and its people.
The Eagle Online was informed that the riot broke out following the death of two more persons on Sunday
Some of the residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ogbomoso at the inauguration and official handing over of the completed flood channel works, commended the government
In a statement signed by his Private Secretary, Toyin Ajamu, Oba Oyewumi said: “I wish to congratulate the Muslim community on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, which marks the successful completion of the Ramadan fast
While commending the traditional rulers for their supports, Jonathan noted that it was their usual practice to cooperate with government towards moving the nation forward
The Soun, who congratulated the muslim community in Nigeria on the completion of the compulsory Ramadan fasting and sallah celebration, said that mutual love and respect among tribes and religions appears the ways to guarantee peace and unity in the country