Encomiums as Owu perform rights for late monarch

…..Gov. Abiodun commends Owu people for complying with the state’s Obaship law on burial rites

Governor Abiodun
(r) exchanging pleasantries with Kabiyesi Olufemi Ogunleye ,Towulade of Akinale

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has commended the Owu people in Abeokuta and districts for blazing the trail to celebrate their departed monarch, Olowu Kangunere, Oba Olusanya Adegboyega Dosunmu in a manner that is compliant with the new Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State.
The celebration of life for Olowu of Owu, Abeokuta, to mark his exit from the mortal world, Governor Abiodun said, showed the love, respect and appreciation for the monarch’s contributions to the socio-economic development of Owu Kingdom and traditional Jurisprudence in Egbaland, explains that the Principal objective of the new State’s law is to expunge any odious cultural practice that impugn on the human right in life and death of any traditional ruler in the state.
Welcoming Owu sons and daughters in Nigeria and in Diaspora and other guests which include traditional rulers from all Owu towns across Nigeria, Balogun Owu and the Principal Regent, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo thanked Governor Abiodun for his presence and regular support for Owu events. “Every Owu monarch who had joined their ancestors had followed the traditional path in which neither their rights nor the rights of their immediate families were ever tampered with. We give honour to our Obas in Owu both in life and death” Obasanjo explained.
It will be recalled that for three consecutive days, Oba Olusanya Dosunmu who ruled Owu Kingdom in Abeokuta for 16 years from 2005 to 2021,was honoured with series of sent forth activities.
Ona Dosunmu was the 14th Olowu in Abeokuta since 1855, exactly 10 months after the first Alake of Ake, Abeokuta was installed in 1854.
Olowu’s celebration of life began with a night of tributes where several artistes displayed cultural and traditional music and folklore as well as food to entertain people.
On Saturday January 22, there was a short commendation service at the Owu Baptist Church, Totoro, followed by an interdenominational service as well as Islamic prayers and traditional religionists service to honour Olowu Kangure. Music stars including Chief Ebenezer Obey entertained guests.
Here Governor Dapo Abiodun felicitate with Owu traditional rulers at the event.