Gov AbdulRazaq Mourns As Kwara’s Frontline Monarch, Elerin Of Erin-Ile, Dies At 81

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has mourned the death of a frontline traditional ruler in the State, the Elerin of Erin-Ile, Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Olusokun II, who died on Saturday.

Oba Olusokun died at the age of 81.

In a condolence message, the Kwara State governor described the demise of Elerin as an end of a fine era.

Governor AbdulRazaq in the message signed by his chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, commiserated with the people of Erin-Ile on the passing of the monarch

The governor extolled the late monarch as a statesman and a great leader of his people under whom Erin-Ile recorded many developmental strides.

“I send our heartfelt condolences to the immediate and extended families of the late first class monarch as well as the good people of Erin-Ile and Oyun Local Government Area on this sad development. We are comforted by the great legacies of the monarch.

“Our prayers are with the family and the good people of the community at this time and always. We pray Allah, exalted is He, to grant Al-jannah to the Elerin of Erin Ile and comfort his family,” he stated.