Senator Buhari Condoles With Family, Ogbomoso And Traditional Institutions In Oyo State Over The Death Of The Onijeru Of Ijeru, Oba Popoola

Distinguished Senator Dr AbdulFatai Omotayo Buhari, the legislator representing Oyo North Senatorial District has condoled with the family, Ogbomoso and the traditional institutions in Oyo State over the death of the Onijeru Of Ijeru, Oba Elijah Olaniyi Popoola who died at the age of eighty five (85), premiumnewsnig.com exclusive reports.

In his condolence message, the lawmkaer described the late monarch as a brave king who took the development of his domain as his utmost priority.

‘The death of Oba Elijah Olaniyi Popoola, Onijeru of Ijeru, Ogbomoso South Local Government is another loss to the traditional institution in Oyo state.

Oba Popoola was a developmental driven Oba who spent 14 peaceful years on the throne of his forefathers and died at the age of 85. As an Oba, he sacrificed his all to bring to preeminence the throne of Onijeru. His death is a personal loss to me because of the close affinity I had with him while alive.

Senator Buhari urged residents to look into the worrisome situation bedeviling the traditional institution in Oyo State.

” It is high time we pondered and seek the face of God amidst the wave of death that has been striking traditional rulers in Oyo state of late. This is getting too much for us in Oyo state.

BAF, as the legislator is being fondly called by his teeming loyalists prayed for the soul of the deceased to rest well with the Lord.

” My condolences are to his immediate family, the entire people of Ijeru and Oyo Council of Obas and Chiefs over the loss. My prayer is for God to rest the soul of Kabiyesi in Paradise.