Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has mourned the demise of the Elemure of Emure-Ekiti, Oba Emmanuel Adebayo, who transited recently.
The news of the renowned traditional ruler’s demise was officially communicated to the governor over the weekend after all traditional rites were concluded.
Governor Oyebanji, in a condolence message signed by his special adviser on media, Yinka Oyebode, described Oba Adebayo’s demise as a sad development, given that the late monarch did not exhibit any sign of illness during their last meeting.
The governor described the late Oba Adebayo as a loving and dependable traditional ruler who loved and cared for the people and showed tremendous interest in their welfare and the development of his town.
Sympathising with the family of the late monarch, the Elemure-in- Council and the people of the town over the exit of the Oba, the Governor urged them to be consoled by the fact the late Oba Adebayo lived an impactful life of service to the town, Ekiti State, Nigeria and humanity, for which he would remain unforgettable.
“My condolences and that of the Government of Ekiti State to the immediate family of the late Kabiyesi, the Elemure-in-Council and the good people of Emure-Ekiti on the demise of the Elemure, Oba Emmanuel Adebayo.
“The late Oba Adebayo was a great leader of his people, a lover of development and a patriot who devoted his early life to the service of the country as a police officer who rose to the position of a Commissioner of Police before ascending the throne of his forefathers, where he also made his mark as a traditional ruler, whose reign attracted huge development to his town.
“Our prayer is that the good Lord would grant the dear departed monarch eternal rest and comfort the family and the good people of Emure-Ekiti,” the governor added.
