Governor Adeleke mourns the exit of Olori Dorcas Aderemi, the last surviving wife of late Ooni Aderemi

Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo

 The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has described that the passing of the wife of late Ooni Adesoji Aderemi, Olori Arawunmi Dorcas Aderemi, as a huge loss.

A signed statement that was issued by the Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Mr. Olawale Rasheed, noted that Olori Dorcas Aderemi, who passed away at the prime age of 105, was the last surviving wife of late Ooni Aderemi, the first Governor of the Western Region.

Governor Adeleke acknowledged the life of service lived by Olori Dorcas Aderemi, saying that she would be sorely missed for her unwavering dedication to traditions and the royal household.

He noted her liberal nature as evident in combining tradition to her strong Christian faith, saying that as the Iyaale Akui Royal House, a position she was elevated to in 2019, Olori Dorcas Aderemi, continued to play a pivotal role in St. Peter’s Anglican Church, in honouring the legacy of his late husband who was involved in its founding.

The governor condoled the Arole Oduduwa, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi  Ojaja I, the Ile-Ife traditional council, the Olori Obas, the immediate family and the people of Ile-Ife for this painful loss of Olori Dorcas Aderemi.

While praying to God to repose her soul and grant her eternal rest, Governor Adeleke urged the family she left behind to honour Oher memory by sustaining her legacy of contributions and sacrifices.