Makinde says late Soun of Ogbomosho spoke truth to power, berates those criticizing his delay condolence visit
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, where he announced that the departed monarch would get a state burial.
The Governor, while addressing the family, High Chiefs and members of Ogbomoso community at the Palace of the Soun, said that the visit was to officially condole with the family and entire sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland over the demise of the foremost monarch and that of his daughter, Prof. Taibat Danmale, who died on Sunday.
The Governor who described the late monarch as forthright and blunt, explained that the late King always spoke the truth to power and that the state government would accord him due regard through a befitting state burial
While correcting public speculations concerning his delay in paying condolence visit, Governor Makinde maintained that he enjoyed a cordial relationship with the monarch until his demise, stressing that the monarch left a good legacy and did wonderfully well for the development of Ogbomoso and the Oyo state in general.
In his response, the eldest son of the late monarch, Dr. Aderemi Oyewumi, said that governor Makinde is one of the favourite governors of the late monarch, adding that the visit was highly appreciated.
He, therefore, pleaded with the governor to expedite action in installing another Soun of Ogbomoso land very soon.
The Oloris of the late monarch, families and other Chiefs of Ogbomosoland as well as top government officials were present at the visit