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JUST IN….Kwara monarch, Oloro of Oro is dead, Gov. AbdulRazaq, Emir Sulu-Gambari mourn
Late Oloro of Oro
The Oloro of Oro Kingdom, Oba Abdulrafiu Ajiboye Oyelaran I, is dead. He reigned for 22 years on the throne.
ROYAL NEWS gathered that the monarch died at the early hours of Saturday (today).
Meanwhile, the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has joined the people of the state to mourn the sad passing of the monarch.
The monarch joined his ancestors in the early hours of Saturday.
The Governor said the late monarch was a peacemaker, a father figure to all, and a man who was passionate about the development of his kingdom.
The Governor’s condolence message is contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Rafiu Ajakaye.
Governor AbdulRazaq said the Oloro will be missed for his forthrightness, his commitment to peace and unity, and his successes.
He prays to Almighty Allah to grant forgiveness and Al-jannah Firdaus to Oba AbdulRafiu, and to give the people of Oro Kingdom and his family the strength to carry on his fine legacies.
Similarly, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has commiserated with the people of Oro kingdom over the demise of the monarch.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, in a condolence message issued by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, described late Oba Oyelaran as a monarch with strong-will for community and human capital development.
He said: “He was peaceful, innovative and committed to the development of his community and subjects. The entire members of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council commiserate with the government and people of the state over the colossal loss.
“May Almighty Allah comfort the family members both immediate and extended, Oloro-In-Council, as well as residents of the community over the unfortunate incidence.”
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari therefore prayed that Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and admit him into Al-janatul firdaos.
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