The Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijesaland, Houston chapter, USA, has joined other Ijesa indigenes in mourning the loss of the Owa-Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran.
Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijesaland serves as the umbrella organisation for associations formed by Ijesa descendants residing in Houston.
The association was founded to support Ijesa sons and daughters home and abroad.
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In a condolence message issued through the association’s Media Relations Officer, Mr. Kayode Adelowokan and president, Honourable Wuraola Abiodun, a copy of which was made available to the Tribune Online, the association expressed sorrow at the passage of monarch, noting that he will be missed.
Abiodun described the monarch as a patriot and a guardian of cultural and traditional values who brought significant development to Ijesaland.
She highlighted his efforts to promoting peace, unity and progress in Ijesaland and across the world.
“The late Oba Aromolaran was passionate about writing, a passion he maintained throughout his reign.
“An author and publisher, who produced books for primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Nigeria and overseas.
“Through Aromolaran Publishers, he also made notable contributions to national and international journals.
“Although Oba Aromolaran’s passage feels surreal, especially at this critical time in our nation’s history, his wise counsel and vast experience will be sorely missed,” Abiodun said.
In a related development, Mrs Abiodun expressed shock over the death of Dr. (Mrs.) Janet Fashakin, former President of the Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijesaland, New York/New Jersey chapter.
“The late Fashakin will always be remembered for her invaluable contributions to the development of the association in the New York/New Jersey chapter and in Ijesaland,” she added.
While commiserating with the family of the deceased and members of the Egbe Omo Obokun of Ijesaland in NY/NJ chapter, Abiodun prayed that God will give them the fortitude to bear the loss.
