BREAKING: After 48 years on the throne of his forebears, Soun of Ogbomoso joins his ancestors.
His Imperial Majesty, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi , the Soun of Ogbomosoland, has transited to the land of his forefathers after spending 48 years on the throne characterized with massive development in his domain.
Nigeria Standard gathered that the monarch died Saturday night at the age of 95.
His death was confirmed at the early hour of Sunday by major stakeholders of the land.
His death report would be made official by his eldest son, Aremo who is reportedly on his way to Ogbomoso from Abuja.
It was gathered that Oba Oyewuni Ajagungbade ascended the throne on October 24, 1973.
Born on May 27, 1926 in Ogbomoso to Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewumi Ajagungbade II and Ayaba Seliat Olatundun Oyewumi, the Soun had his elementary education at St. Patrick Primary School, Oke Padre, Ibadan from 1932-1938. In 1938, he attended the Ogbomoso People’s Institute, which was later transformed into Ogbomoso Grammar School.
Unable to complete his formal education due to lack of sponsorship, the young Oladunni cut his business teeth by trading in woven textiles, which took him on trading trips to Ilesa among other locations. He formed a limited liability company in 1967 called J.O. Oyewumi and Co Nigeria Ltd, which specialised in wholesale and retail trading. From a modest beginning, the business expanded to include real estate and hospitality. He established the famous Terminus Hotel and El-Duniya Hotel in Jos.
