By: Adémólá Òrúnbon

Senator Solomon Adeola, the Chairman of Senate Committee on Finance has expressed shock and sadness over the demise of His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdullateef Adediran Akanni, the Olofin Adimula Oodua of Ado Odo and the King of Ado kingdom.

In a statement signed by the Senator's Chief of Staff and Media Adviser, the Senator said the passing of the Monarch is a great loss, not only to his immediate family and kingdom but the people of Ogun West Senatorial District and the Ogun state as a whole.

"I recall with fond memories that the departed "Ojikutujoye Obaarun Oladekan 1" was always at the forefront of any development initiatives in Ogun West beyond his domain and will go to great length to solicit assistance for community development" Senator  Adeola stated.

The Senator prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the departed Monarch and the fortitude for his immediate family and other bereaved relatives to bear the irreparable loss.