Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has assured that the state government would stand by the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin at this period of mourning and also give the late monarch a befitting burial
The governor stated this on Monday in his office in Ibadan when he received the delegation from the late family monarch’s family to formally announce the passing of Oba Olakulehin.
Those in the delegation included the former President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) and Aare Mayegun of Ibadanland, Chief Bayo Oyero; younger brother of the deceased Olubadan, Mr Osuolale Owolabi Olakulehin, and son of the deceased, Aremo Olasumbo Owolabi.
“We don’t always want them to go; we want them to stay with us. But God has designed our bodies for a certain period of time.
“I commiserate with the family and all of us. The government will definitely stay with the family and play whatever roles we are supposed to play, including giving Kabiyesi a befitting burial.
“I will ask all the members of the family to take heart. Coincidentally, today marks the 13th year since my father passed on. So, for the immediate family, I pray for strength,” Governor Makinde said.
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