- Safiu Kehinde
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Kayode Akinmade, Abiodun called the late ruler, who passed away in Thursday, a royal father, friend, and confidant.
The governor said he was devastated by the sudden passing of the highly distinguished, revered, and beloved traditional ruler.
He added that Oba Idowu-Basibo’s reign brought peace and prosperity to Iperu-Remo, Ogun, and Nigeria as a whole.
“To say the least, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo was a paragon of excellence,” Abiodun stated.
The governor noted that the late traditional ruler demonstrated undiluted excellence throughout his distinguished two-decade career at the Customs Service in Europe.
“His reign brought remarkable progress to Iperu-Remo in many areas, including infrastructure, economic advancement, and the expansion of peace and progress,” he added.
Abiodun described him as a man of great grace who carried himself with dignity and prioritised his people’s wellbeing.
“He will be sorely missed,” the governor said.