Baale Oloka Ogbomoso joins ancestors, Soun mourns

Baale Oloka Ogbomoso joins ancestors, Soun mourns

Yinka ADETUNJI

The traditional ruler of Oloka near Obamo in Oriire local government area of Oyo state, Chief James Akande Alagbe, has passed away. The Baale died November 21 during a brief illness.

The Olesokonu family members of the deceased led by the Mogaji (family head) Engr. Philip Popoola Odeyinka, were at the Palace of the Soun Wednesday to break the news to the paramount ruler His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III. They were however received by the Soun chiefs.

Members of the family

Responding the Ikolaba of Ogbomosoland High Chief David Ojo commiserated the family and the people of Oloka urging they be strong-hearted at this trying period. He prayed God would uphold the family.

The family thanked the monarch for standing by and receiving them while wishing him a long reign in health and peace and for a reign remarkable with glory and greatness.

They as well expressed gratitude to the Onikoyi – in – Council and prayed for peace in the council area. This is as they appreciated the Oriire local government chairman for supporting the family in their great moment of loss.

Some elders of the Olesokonu royal family who were in company with Engr Odeyinka were Prince John Alagbe (family’s general secretary), Prince Olatunde Alagbe, Princess Felicia Abioye (Nee Alagbe) and Prince Gbadebo Alagbe.