Updated: Ogbomoso monarch Oba Jimoh Oyewumi is dead
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The Soun, who was crowned 24 October 1973, died early on Sunday 12 December. He was aged 95.
The Soun Of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, is dead. He had spent 48 years on the throne.
The Soun, who was crowned 24 October 1973, died early on Sunday 12 December. He was aged 95.
His son, Dr. Aderemi Oyewumi formally announced his death in a short statement on Sunday afternoon:
“With total submission to the will of Almighty God and on behalf of Gbagun Ruling House, we announce the death of our Father, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr. Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, CON, CFR, Soun of Ogbomosoland who passed away in the early hours of Sunday, 12th December 2021, marking the end of 48 years of a glorious reign.
“Kabiyesi is survived by wives, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A Facebook post by Lautech News and Information earlier announced the obituary:
“It’s a dismay and a heart filled with shock as we announce the demise of one of the greatest Kings in Nigeria HRM SOUN OGUNMOLA OF OGBOMOSO LAND on this day 12th of December,2021.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace and we pray God comfort the families he left and the whole occupants of Ogbomoso land as a whole
“It’s indeed a great loss in Ogbomoso.”
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