AbdulRazaq mourns as Elerin of Erin Ile

By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo

Mourning

Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has commiserated with the people of Erin-Ile on the passing of the Elerin of Erin Ile, Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Olusokun II, describing the development as the end of a fine era.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, on Sunday in Ilorin.

The governor extolled the late traditional ruler as a statesman and a great leader of his people under whom Erin-Ile recorded many developmental strides.

“I send our heartfelt condolences to the immediate and extended families of the late first class monarch as well as the good people of Erin-Ile and Oyun Local Government Area on this sad development.

“We are comforted by the great legacies of the monarch.

“Our prayers are with the family and the good people of the community at this time and always.

“We pray Allah, exalted is He, to grant Aljannah to the Elerin of Erin Ile and comfort his family,” the governor said.

(NAN)