Adebayo Adenrele
The Ekiti State Government, has mourned the departure of the Onikogosi of Ikogosi -Ekiti, Oba Elijah Abiodun Olorunnisola, who joined his Ancestors at the age of 97.
The Deputy Governor, Chief Monisade Afuye, in a statement by Media Aide, Victor Ogunje, during her visit in Ekiti West Local Government Area of the State, described the demise of the Monarch as saddening and painful, despite his peaceful and progressive reign.
Speaking on behalf of the Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, she urged his council members to sustain the tempo and fast-track the process for a hitch-free ascension onto the vacant royal seat.
Afuye sympathised with Governor Oyebanji and members of the Onikogosi-in-council on the demise of the traditional ruler, whom she described as a champion of peace and development during his lifetime.
In her words, “On behalf of the Ekiti State Government, I sympathise with you on the demise of our respected monarch, Oba Elijah Olorunnisola, a known lover of peace in the State Traditional Council.
“Though, we don’t normally mourn Kabiyesis in Yoruba culture, but there is no way we won’t feel his departure, because Oba Olorunnisola had penchant for love, peace and progress. We know that he will be sorely missed.
“We are appealing to you to please take the current situation with calmness. We should just see it that Kabiyesi has joined his ancestors to rest after serving you meritoriously. There is nothing we can do about it. We pray that God will uphold the family he left behind.
“Rather than mourning Kabiyesi, you should pray that the land should progress and develop better than he left it. Kabiyesi was even lucky to have lived long and reigned for over three decades. These rare privileges are worth celebrating.
“We should also pray for a peaceful ascension onto the vacant stool. God will fill the vacuum he left behind for you and those of you he left behind should continue where he stopped.” She concluded
NEWSTODAYNG gathered that the monarch, from Otutubiosun royal dynasty, died last week Friday ,at the age of 97, after reigning for 33 years.
It’s also garnered that Governor Biodun Oyebanji hails from Ikogosi -Ekiti, the community renowned and respected as a world class resort centre where the cold and warm springs confluence.
