Olupako of Share is dead

Oba Abubakar Dosumu, the traditional ruler of Share in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara South Senatorial District, is dead.
Late Dosumu, a first class traditional ruler and the Olupako of Share, according to a family source, died in the early hours of Saturday at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) after a brief illness.
Meanwhile, Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, in his message of condolence, described Dosumu’s demise as a loss, not only to his immediate community, but the entire state at large.
The Emir in a message by his spokesperson, Malam Abdulazeez Arowona, noted that his long reign on the throne witnessed unprecedented growth, progress and socio-economic development in the ancient town of Share
According to him, such unprecedented socio-economic growth necessitated the deceased’s recent elevation to a first class status.
The monarch described late Dosumu as a great monarch whose love and hospitality paved way for emergence of many business activities in the town.
“He was a gentle, peaceful and visionary leader whose departure would be missed by all.
“I pray Allah to grant him paradise and forgive all his shortcomings”, he said.
Also, former Kwara Governor Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed described the death as a sad and a painful loss.
Ahmed, in the message signed by his spokesperson, Dr Muyideen Akorede, said he enjoyed a close relationship with the deceased, through his guidance and prayers, while his administration lasted.
Ahmed described Olupako as a bridge-builder and icon of peace who preached and worked for a harmonious relationship between Share and other communities in the state.
He urged the people of Share to accept Dosumu’s death, who lived a pious and fulfilled life, as an act of God.
The former Governor, who effected Dosumu’s upgrading to a first class status, said he will be remembered for championing unity and peaceful co-existence among his people.
Contributing, Oba Abdulraheem Adeoti, the Olomu of Omu-Aran condoled the people of Share over the death of their monarch.
Adeoti, who described the deceased as an active and dedicated member of the state traditional council during his life time, prayed for God’s fortitude for his family, friends and associate, the community and the state to bear the loss.