President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family of the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III, following the demise of the revered traditional ruler in the early hours of Sunday.
The traditional ruler was said to have joined his ancestors in his sleep at the age of 95.
The late Oyewumi was born to Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewumi Ajagungbade II and Ayaba Seliat Olatundun Oyewumi and ascended the throne on October 24, 1973.
In a statement made available on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, Buhari commiserated with the Government and people of Oyo State and especially the indigenes of Ogbomosoland on the demise of the frontline traditional ruler whose reign of 48 years reinforced the town as a land of peace, accommodating and a bastion of history and tradition.
Buhari also joined the Oyo State Council of Obas in mourning the First Class Traditional ruler, who will forever be remembered for his counsel and commitment to the unity and harmony within their ranks.
The President also urged sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland to be consoled with the fact that Oba Oyewumi accentuated his reign with the development and progress of the community through enduring peace and extension of hands of fellowship to peoples of other lands.
Buhari also prayed that the Almighty Allah will grant eternal rest to the late Soun of Ogbomoso.
