Atiku said Oba Aromolaran was a great monarch, who personified the boldness, courage, and discipline of the Ijesha progeny
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sadness over the demise of the Owa Obokun of Ijesha land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, saying “he was more than father-in-law”.
He made this known on his X page, while lamented the death of the 87-year-old first class Osun monarch.
TheNiche had earlier reported that
Oba Aromolaran, who has been on the throne for 42 years, passed away on Wednesday, September 11 at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State after a brief illness.
Speaking via his verified social media page after his demise, Atikusaid the late Oba was a great monarch, who “personified the boldness, courage, and discipline of the Ijesha progeny”.
He tweeted, “With a heavy heart, I received the news of the passing of the Owa Obokun of Ijesha land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran.”
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential candidate added, “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.”
