The people including traditional rulers, chiefs and clergymen and ijesa elites who converged on the Oba Adekunle Aromolaran Civic Centre said they have every reason to celebrate the achievements of the paramount ruler.
Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, the Asiwaju of Ijesaland, observed that the outpouring of condolences from both the public and private sectors in the media is unusual, citing President Ahmed Bola Tinubu's letter as an example.
In order to build on the achievements of Oba Aromolaran, the Alamuye of Amuye Faforiji, Oba Dr. Bayo Faforiji, regarded the supreme monarch as the cornerstone of the new Ijesaland and yearned for the maintenance of the established unity in the land.
Chief Mrs. Modupe Ajayi Gbadebo, a former director of Sketch newspapers, delivered the words of the Ijesaland Community Development Assembly and Ijesaland Development Council. She said that the 42-year reign of Oba Adekunle Aromolaran had an exceptional influence.
Bishop Mike Bamidele of Victory Life Ministry, Bishop Samuel Egbebunmi of the Anglican Communion of Ilesa Southwest Diocese and representatives of the Apostolic Church each offered prayers for Owa Obokun's eternal rest in separate condolence messages.
Speaking on behalf of the former governor of Osun state, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Alhaji Azeez Adesiji, the State Chairman of Omolu'abi Progressive, said that the Owa's sense of humour would be much missed.
Alhaji Jamiu Idris, the chief imam of the Ijesaland league of imams, prayed for a worthy Owa successor and implored the traditional rulers of Ijesaland to be united.
Also, the Owalare of Ilare and the Ataoja of Osogbo sent condolences.
The visitors were received by the Owa in council, traditional rulers, chiefs yeye sogba led by the Yeyerise and Ijesa elite
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