Late Olososo of Ososo: He was a promoter, defender of His people--- Oghiadomhe





By Editor



Nov 5, 2022




Chief Mike Oghiadomhe, the former Chief of Staff to former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the late Olososo of Ososo, His Royal Highness, Anslem Obaitan as 
a promoter and defender  of the interest of  Ososo community and its people. 

Oghiadomhe, who was also a two-time deputy governor of Edo State made the remarks in his condolence message to the  Ososo people.

The former chief of staff, who said he received the news of the death of the traditional ruler with shock noted that the deceased was a gentleman of honour,  integrity, knowledge,  wisdom and a promoter an defender  of the interest of  Ososo community, and its people. 


According to him, this evening,  I received with shock news of the passing on into eternal glory of His royal highness Anslem Adeloro Obaitan, Ichama II, the Olososo of Ososo.


"I had the opportunity to relate officially with the late Highness through my eight year as deputy Governor of Edo state , as well as socially thereafter",he said.

While noting that the Ososo community, Akoko-Edo local government, Edo North senatorial district, traditional institutions a  and Edo State as a whole had lost man of rare honour and commitment, he, however, prayed for the repose of his soul.

"I hope God would grant his immediate family and the Ososo community the fortitude to bear such a great loss",he added.

The late traditional ruler died after a 32-year reign on the throne of his forefathers.





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