Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, the Soun of Ogbomosholand has rejected a gift of N90m extended to him by Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde for renovation of his palace which was attacked by hoodlums during #EndSARS protest in the town.
In a letter dated October 19, 2020 addressed to Governor Makinde, the monarch politely turned down the gift.
Recall that the governor had pledged a donation of N100m for the repairs of the vandalized palace.
According to the monarch, the damages incurred during the unfortunate incident would be taken care of by a coordinated community effort of Ogbomoso sons and daughters.
Oba Oyewumi further stated that a N10m released by the Governor would be added to the contributions of his subjects.
Part of the letter read, “allow me to use this medium to express the appreciation of my people and myself for the kind gesture by Your Excellency in pledging the sum of N100m for the cost of the repairs and renovation of the Palace from the damages of the attack and an immediate disbursement of the sum of N10m”.
“However, subsequent to your visit, and in a gesture truly representative of the good and peace-loving people of Ogbomoso, a coordinated community of Ogbomoso sons and daughters have also taken up the responsibility for the repairs and renovation of their Palace and the repair and renovation work has commenced.”
“With respect to the misguided ones who violated the sacred sanctity of Aafin Ogbomoso, as the father of all, they are forgiven for their mistake and misdeed in the knowledge that they have retraced their steps and mended their ways for the future and will no longer allow themselves to be misguided”.
“Once again, my sincere thanks to you for your support and interest in upholding the traditional institution of Oyo State and by extension Yorubaland.
“May God grant you wisdom and success as you steer the affairs of Oyo State”.