The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has described the death of the Soun of Ogbomosho, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi JP CON, CFR, Ajagungbade III, as a huge loss to Yorubaland and Nigeria.
The Minister, who holds the traditional title of AGBAAKIN of Ogbomosho land, described Oba Oyewumi as a leader with capacity, influence, affluence and wisdom, who was the architect of modern day Ogbomosho and was very committed to the welfare and development of Ogbomosho land. He was also a lover and promoter of sports.
The Soun passed on in the early hours of today, Sunday, December 12, 2021 at the ripe age of 95. He ascended the throne in October 1973, ruling for 48 years.
Minister Dare, in a press statement, said Oba Oyewumi’s reign brought peace and stability to the people and placed Ogbomosho on a higher political pedestal both at the State and national levels.
The youth and sports Minister thanked God for the eventful and fruitful life of the departed ruler and condoled with the other sons and daughters of Ogbomosho land both home and abroad, assuring all that the solid foundation laid by Oba Oyewumi will be built on.
The late Soun was known for his sagacity, humility, wisdom and cosmopolitan attributes. He is credited with the rising profile of Ogbomosho in the politics of Oyo State and Nigeria as a whole.
