The
Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, has vehemently
dismissed the rumour insinuating he has joined his ancestors.
A courtesy visit to the monarch, can
authoritatively confirm that Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II is alive; hale
and hearty.
Speaking
in an exclusive interview, the paramount ruler of Ijesa said he was surprised
at the unfounded rumour. He condemned rumour mongering and described it as a
cankerworm that destroys the unity of a community or nation.
”Rumour
mongering has to be exterminated as much as possible. It is something to be
discouraged and it does not bring progress” he said.
Explaining
the reason for his short absence, the monarch said he left Nigeria on October 7
for London to attend the wedding ceremony of late Oba Okunade’s son.
”This
wedding took place in London on October 10. I was there with the knowledge of
the state governor Rauf Aregbesola. About five to six traditional rulers
accompanied me apart from my chiefs. The ceremony was held in Central London at
the church usually attended by the queen and we were given all the royal
support.”
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