Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, yesterday, paid a condolence visit to Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State over the death of the Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Charles Ibitoye.
Oba Ibitoye died on December 1, 2017 after a brief illness at the age of 64.
The Petu Ataiyero of Omu-Aran, Chief Festus Awoniyi, who received Saraki on behalf of the Olomu-in-Council, acknowledged the moral and financial support of the Senate President to the community as governor and solicited for his assistance in the renovation of the palace.
“While expressing the appreciation of the community to you on this condolence visit, we will not forget in a hurry your past contributions toward the growth, progress and development of our community.
“We are equally soliciting for your support towards having a more befitting and well equipped palace accommodation before the appointment of the next Olomu,” he said.
Saraki, who was also at the residence of the late monarch, used the opportunity to pray for the repose of the soul of the deceased.
He described the late monarch as a kind hearted leader who was passionate about the progress and development of his community.
Wife of the deceased, Olori Omowumi Ibitoye, expressed appreciation to the Senate President for finding time to commiserate with the family.
The Chairman of Irepodun Local Government, Muyiwa Oladipo, on his part, expressed the council’s gratitude on the due recognition accorded the people of the community with Saraki’s visit.
