Olowu of Owu kingdom is dead

The paramount ruler of Owu kingdom, Ogun State, Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu Amororo II is dead after a brief illness.

The Ogun State Government announced the demise of the first-class Oba on Tuesday, December 14th,2021.2

Owu is the homestead of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, where he was installed as the Balogun.

In a statement on Tuesday evening, the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Afolabi Afuwape, expressed his condolences to the Chiefs and people of Owu over the demise of Oba Dosunmu.

Meanwhile, Governor Dapo Abiodun, has expressed shock over the transition of the Olowu, describing him as a man of peace and a passionate supporter.

Abiodun condoled with the monarch’s family and the people of Owu, asking them to take solace in the lasting impact he had on his domain. He prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.

Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu Amororo II (CON is the traditional ruler of Owu kingdom, Ogun State, Nigeria with the appellations of Olowu of Owu Kingdom. He succeeded Oba Olawale Adisa Odeleye, Lagbedu 1 who died on June 2003 at the age of 65 years.