Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic demise of three traditional rulers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State in a road accident on Friday night.
The Olodogbo of Odogbo, Onibowula of Bowula, and Alayetoro of Ayetoro were en route to a social event when their vehicle collided head-on with a truck.
Makinde, deeply shocked by the news, extends heartfelt condolences to the families of the royal fathers, the people of Oriire Local Government Area, Ogbomosoland, and the Council of Obas and Chiefs in the state.
Similarly, Olamiju Alao-Akala, a member of the House of Representatives and son of the late governor, expresses sympathy for the families of Chief Samuel Adedoyin, Oba Amos Adetunji Adegoke JP, and Chief Jonathan Olaniyi Oke.
In a condolence message, Alao-Akala laments the loss of these esteemed royal fathers, emphasizing the profound wisdom and guidance they provided to Ayetoro Lailai, Odogbo Kingdom, and Bowula Orile of Oriire Local Government.
The tragic accident occurred at the Arinkinkin area of Ogbomoso on Friday night, claiming the lives of the three traditional rulers who were en route to attend the burial ceremony of another traditional ruler’s mother, Oloolo of Oolo, Oba Oyebunmi Ajayi.
Olodogbo succumbed to the accident on the spot, while the timing of the other two’s passing remains unclear.
