The Elerin of Erin Ile in Kwara State, Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Olusokun II (MFR) has joined his ancestors.
The first class traditional ruler passed on in the early hours of Saturday, May 19 after spending 27 years on the throne.
Meanwhile, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the people of Erin Ile on the passing of Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Olusokun II (MFR).
The governor described the Oba’s demise as the end of a fine era.
The governor in a statement issued in Ilorin in Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye 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.” (vitalnewsngr.com)
