OBA OYEWUMI WAS AN ENIGMA, OYO APC CHAIR SAYS

The outgoing Caretaker Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo state, Chief Akin Oke has described the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi (Ajagungnade lll), who joined his ancestors today, as an enigma who lived well and contributed a lot to the development of his people as well as the human society.

Chief Oke, in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Olawale Sadare, lamented the passage of Oba Oyewumi stating that losing an enigma like him was not only saddening but also regrettable as “in his was every good thing a reasonable town man could wish to have in a monarch, leader and father.

“An average Yoruba son and daughter is proud of the late Soun who was despite being born a prince strived to rise to stardom and was able to improve upon every of his success until he breathed his last.

He was a focused, courageous and disciplined person who would never compromise his integrity and nobility.

“His 48 years on the throne were eventful, fruitful and successful as Ogbomosoland witnessed a lot of renewal and transformation. Kabiyesi was not only and accomplished businessman but also a champion of education who prioritized the education of his children and those of his subjects. Today, Ogbomoso people can boast of being among the best educated in Africa and we appreciate the role played by Oba Oyewumi in achieving this feat.

“I will personally feel the demise of Kabiyesi in view of my closeness to him and what he was able to do for me as his beloved son. It was in 1976 when I contested the Councillorship election in my Ward in Ogbomoso that our path crossed and how he managed the crisis generated by the controversial poll was superb. Since, he drew me close and he never abandoned me for once not even since I became the Chairman of the Progressive parties in the state.

“Lastly, my message of condolences goes to all members of the royal family as well as eminent sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland. I must specifically commiserate the Olori who played a key role in the longevity enjoyed by our revered monarch. We pray God Almighty to grant him eternal rest and also uphold all the family members and subjects he left behind.” Oke stated.