Friday, July 17, 2026

Gov. Adeleke condoles with Orangun of Oke-Ila over wife’s death

The governor urged all to take solace in the fact that she led a life of impact.

• June 10, 2025
Orangun of Oke-Ila’s wife, the late Solape
Orangun of Oke-Ila’s wife, late Solape [Credit: X]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commiserated with the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin, over the passing of his wife, Solape.

This is contained in a statement issued by spokesperson for the governor, Olawale Rasheed, on Tuesday.

Mr Adeleke described the deceased as a virtuous woman and a pillar of support to the traditional ruler in the challenging task of administering the affairs of his subjects.

The governor expressed his condolences to Oba Abolarin, the people of Oke-Ila and the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, where she worked before her sudden death.

He also urged all to take solace in the fact that she led a life of impact.

“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Orangun of Oke-Ila, Oba Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin, on the passing of his beloved wife, Olori Solape Christianah Abolarin. On that note also, I sympathise with the family and the people of Oke-Ila for the loss of a mother to many and a beacon of humility. My condolences also go to the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, which has lost one of its resourceful and dedicated staff,” the governor said.

He also said that the deceased must be honoured in the progress of the communities that she stood for while alive, upholding the values of the contributions that defined her life’s journey.

Mr Adeleke also urged Oba Abolarin, children, family, colleagues and the people of Oke-Ila to be comforted by the memory of the moments shared with the deceased.

(NAN)

We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.

More from Peoples Gazette

farmers

Agriculture

FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology

The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Katsina State

Politics

Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku

“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Released Oyo hostages

Education

UNICEF praises Nigerian government for rescuing kidnapped Oriire schoolchildren

UNICEF has commended the Nigerian government for rescuing 39 abducted schoolchildren and five teachers in Oyo state.

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni

States

Yobe governor to spend N73 billion on agric empowerment, other projects

The Yobe government has approved N73.3 billion for various projects and services in the state.

Collage of TVs

Showbiz

Five things Nigerians need to know about FG’s FreeTV

The federal government has launched FreeTV, a subscription-free digital television platform designed to expand access to television services for millions of Nigerians.

Du Plessis, Usman

Hot news Home top

South Africa’s Du Plessis, Nigeria’s Usman face off in UFC showdown in Oklahoma

The middleweight main event takes place at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.

Gold bars

Africa

UK sanctions 11 people, entities linked to illicit gold networks fuelling Sudan’s war

London said the sanctions are intended to disrupt networks using Sudan’s gold trade to finance the conflict.

Scene of the incident

Africa

Eleven children killed, 19 injured in Algeria orphanage fire

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune described the tragedy as a huge loss.