- Kwara Gov Mourns
The Elemona of Ilemona in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara state, His Royal Highness (HRH) Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi has joined his ancestors.
The Elemona passed away on Saturday at the age of 95, according to palace's accounts.
Meanwhile, the Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commiserated with the people of Ilemona on the passage of the Royal father.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Saturday, "the Governor sends his heartfelt condolences to sons and daughters of Ilemona, especially members of his immediate family such as the member of the Kwara State House of Assembly representing Odo-Ogun State Constituency Honourable Toye Yusuf and the aide-de-camp (ADC) to the President Col. Nurudeen Yusuf".
The Governor asked Allaah to grant Oba Yusuf Omokanye Oyekanmi al-jannah Firdaus and give comfort to everyone who mourns him.