Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Friday described the late Olowo of Owo, Oba Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi as a revered monarch and true patriot who contributed immensely to humanity during his reign.
He eulogised the late monarch at a special court session held in his honour at the State High Court, Akure, the state capital.
The late monarch who was a lawyer before ascending the throne of his forefathers taught at the Nigeria Law School and subsequently rose to become Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN)
Akeredolu said the session was not to mourn, but to celebrate what he described a meaningful and impactful reign of the first class monarch whose unique personality transcend beyond the shores of Nigeria.
Describing his death as regrettable, Akeredolu said the traditional ruler quietly joined his ancestors at a time when the task of nation building called for men of deep intellect, broad knowledge and experience like the late monarch.
His word, “He (late Olowo) promoted peace throughout the state and stood for truth and justice throughout his tenure, while successive governments in the state including the present administration benefited a lot from his wealth of experience and knowledge”.
In her remarks, Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu, the Chief Judge of Ondo State, said the late Olowo had a gift with words and unique style of making complicated issues appear easy and comprehensible, adding that he guided the affairs of his community as a just counsel and arbiter.
“He brought peace on and to his community because his watchword was justice and fairness.
“Though our departed learned friend joined his ancestors at a relatively young age, he was a man of good ideas. His ideas will live long after him.
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“We commiserate with the very good and loving people of Owo on the loss of their leader and pathfinder.
“He has acquitted himself of leadership, parental, professional, communal, national, spiritual, filial, conjugal and social requisites for posterity to celebrate him.
“It is important that those of us, who are still available, should identify adoptable examples in his life history, for our own purpose,” she said.
At the event were Justice Tanko Muhammed who was represented by Justice Amina Augie of the Supreme Court; Eyitayo Jegede (SAN) former Attorney General and Justice Commissioner, Ondo State and Justice Ayodeji Daramola, Chief Judge, Ekiti State, among others.
The late Oba Olateru-Olagbegi joined his ancestors on April 17, 2019 at the age of 77.
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