The Olowu of Owu Kingdom Abeokuta, Oba Saka Adelola Matemilola has lost his mother. She died on Sunday aged 81 years.
Alhaja Aliratu Adunni Matemilola was born in Abiola village to Chief Kasali Bolaji Abiola of Ago-Ika, Gbágùrá in Abeokuta; and Mrs. Raliat Bolaji of Labuta compound, Oke Egunya, Owu Abeokuta. Her father was third Baale of Abiola village, Gbalefa, in current Ado Odo/Ota Local Government of Ogun State. The community was founded by Chief Abiola senior shortly after the Ẹgba United Forces roundly defeated the Dahomey forces in the mid 1800s.
Alhaja Matemilola was a shining example of kindness, compassion, and strength. As a successful trader, loving mother, and dutiful wife, she touched countless lives with her warmth and generosity. Her commitment to transparency and truthfulness inspired all who knew her.
She was survived by several children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, brothers, in-laws and families.
In a statement on Sunday, the Orunto Owu Kingdom Abeokuta, Chief Abiodun Lasile said that the Owu people all over the world condole Oba Matemilola on the transition to his mother.
“We extend our deepest condolences to HRM Oba Prof Saka Adelola Matemilola and the entire Bolaji, and Matemilola families during this difficult time. May Allah grant Alhaja Matemilola’s soul eternal peace and admit her into Aljannah Firdaus. Aamiin”, he further said.
