Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, the Oluwo of Iwoland has announced the death of his mother, Suebat Amope Alimi, nee Akanbi saying “I will miss her but I must first celebrate her death”.
In a report signed by Alli Ibraheem, the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch said “I mourn the death of Iya Oba, Suebat Amope Alimi nee Akanbi “Iya Onigold”. Your passing was unfortunate but we dare not question God. As a nonagenarian, I will honour your death because your glory shined in your lifetime.
”I mourn the death of Iya Oba, Suebat Amope Akanbi nee Alimi “Iya Onigold”. Your passing was regrettable but we dare not question God. As a nonagenarian, I will celebrate your passing to a greater glory because your glory shined in your lifetime.
You were an achiever. You witnessed the glory of your child becoming Oluwo. You felt fulfilled. You felt the joy and died joyfully.
May your continue to rest in peace good mother. I felt the loss but still celebrating it. You came, you saw, you conquered.
Alli Ibraheem, Chief Press Secretary to Oluwo
Oba (Dr.) Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi”
