Ogbomoso Land Consultative Council, OCC, has described the death of Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala, Professor Alex Gboyega, Professor Taibat Danmole (Nee Oyewumi) as a collective loss which has psychological impact and otherwise on the people of Ogbomoso.
The Non-Political body of prominent Ogbomoso Indigenes constituted by the Late Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oyewumi said this in a condolence message during a visit to the family of Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala.
They were received by the families and associates of the Late Bobagunwa of Ogbomoso who was also a member of the group.
In a message read by Dr Saka Balogun, one of the groups coordinators, they commiserated with the families of the deceased, the entire Ogbomoso and prayed God grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
While urging the deceased families to be courageous, the group promised to galvanize its strength unity and faith in Almighty to ensure the development and progress of the land.
Dr Saka Balogun said: “Until his death, he was a member of the triumvirate at the leadership of the OCC. Other members of the leadership of the OCC are General Oladayo Popoola and Dr. Saka Balogun.
“The message we are sending to all our people, the traditional, religious, community leaders, women and the youths, therefore, is a message of hope, unity, peace, purposeful leadership and progress.
“In the days and weeks following the transition of our revered Soun, the OCC has stood in the gap for coordination of affairs and consultation, while supporting the Palace Council of Chiefs, the royal
family members and ensuring that the peace and security of the community is sustained. The OCC shall continue to play these roles in a most apolitical manner and in the best interest of Ogbomoso.
“While urging Ogbomoso people to always remain peaceful, lawabiding and vigilant, OCC reassures every Ogbomoso indigene that there will never be a vacuum in the protection of their interests.
“We also urge our citizens to steadfastly pray for the safety, security and progress of Ogbomoso, the State and the nation. They should also pray for the success of all processes that will eventually produce
the next Soun of Ogbomoso. God bless Ogbomosoland, keep us all safe and grant us good health. Amen”
Still shocked on the death of Akala,OCC Public relations Officer, Ambassador Akintola Oyateru said Akala still chaired a virtual meeting the Monday preceding his death where he assigned roles on the befitting funeral plans for the Late Soun of Ogbomoso land.
He identified the deceased as a man who was keen about Ogbomoso, in interest and perspectives, saying he was unashamedly in love with his ancestral home.
Members of the group in the entourage included, Gen Oladayo Popoola (Rtd) Chief Bayo Bankole, Amb Akintola Oyateru, Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, Senator Ayoade Adeseun, Hon Wumi Oladeji, Dr Akin Onigbinde SAN, Chief Sunday Adegoke, Professor Adepoju DG FRIN, among others.
