Federal Lawmaker, BTO mourns Owa Ale's death

The Federal Lawmaker representing Akoko North East/North West in the House of Representatives, Rep. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday described as painful the demise of the Owa Ale of Ikare-Akoko, Oba Samuel Kolapo Adegbite-Adedoyin.

Oba Adegbite joined his ancestors in the early hours of Tuesday after 85 years of age.

A statement by his Special Adviser on New Media, Alao Babatunde, the Chairman of the House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) prayed for the repose of the King’s soul.

While revelling the beautiful life spent by the Monarch, BTO noted that he was passionate about Akoko and was deeply committed to seeing an Akoko that would thrive among the league of communities.

He added, “His counsels were wise and borne out of love and deeply rooted experience. I believe Kabiyesi no doubt, left us a legacy of patriotism, fidelity and sincerity to the goals of unity and development that have and will continue to resonate with us as a people.”

“I pray the Almighty receives his soul and grant the family, Akoko and Ondo State the strength to bear this irreparable loss.”