Kwara monarch Olusokun II dies at 81

Kwara monarch Olusokun II dies at 81

A monarch in Kwara State, Elerin of Erin-Ile in the Oyun local government area of the state, Oba Erin Ile Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Olusokun II , has died at the age of 81 years.

Thee Chief Press Secretary to the state government, Rafiu Ajakaye, announced the death of the traditional ruler in a statement on Saturday.

The Kwara state governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has conveyed his condolence message to the people of Erin Ile on the passing of the Elerin of Erin Ile Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Olusokun II (MFR), describing the development as the end of a fine era.

According to the statement, the Governor paid tribute to the late monarch, describing him as 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,” he said.

“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.”