The Kwara state APC caretaker Chairman, Honorable Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, BOB has expressed grief over demise of Olupo of Ajase-ipo, Oba Sikiru Atanda Woleola, IlufemiloyeII describing the late monarch as a man whose reign brought peace and progress to Ajase-ipo and Kwara south .

Honorable Bolarinwa in a statement titled , Late Olupo was a Rare Gem and a worthy Monarch" signed by his media aide , Ayo Abegunde narrated how the late Olupo lived a life of humility ,calmness and exceptional love for his subjects .

The statement reads in part :

"The Caretaker Chairman, Kwara APC, Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa has described the demise of the Olupo Of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Sikiru Atanda Woleola as a justifiably painful incident but a fact we must come to terms with as mortals"

"From my early contact with the late kabiyesi in lagos and his eventual home coming to mount the throne of his forebears, Oba Sikiru has always displayed exemplary humility, calmness and love for people.
His reign of over a decade brought peace and massive development to Ajase -Ipo. He was loved by his people for his fairness and forthrighness.

His departure is therefore a very sore point for us his admirers and all those who looked up to him.

On behalf of our party, elders and stakeholders, l extend my heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of kwara state, the kwara state traditional council, through its chairman, Emir of Ilorin, Maimartaba Zulqanaini Gambari, GCFR, the chiefs , sons and daughters of Ajase-Ipo, his friends and family for this loss.

I pray Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him aljanah firdaus.

Signed:

Ayo Abegunde
Media Aide

Omo