‘He was the Solomon of our time’ – Olateru-Olagbegi’s son eulogises father on 25th remembrance (Photos)
Prince Goke Olateru-Olagbegi, son of late Oba Olateru-Olagbegi, the former Olowo of Owo in Ondo state, says his father was a trail blazer when he was alive. The Owo Prince stated this in a heartfelt tribute marking the twenty-five years remembrance of the late colorful traditional ruler. Goke, in the tribute tittle “twenty-five years of the passing of “The Solomon of our time”, described the late Olowo as a man like no other. In his words “Alaye, It’s been twenty five years that you left us. A man like no other, A trail blazer, an high achiever, education lover, philanthropist, an avid reader, a great ruler. Kabiyesi, I heard it was an unforgettable day in Owo the day you breathed your last. There was severe lightning and thunder that had never happened in that magnitude ever in Owo history. The heaven welcomed you and your arrival was announced and pronounced. Kabiyesi you ruled Owo and heralded unsurpassed development to the town. You were the last President of the Western State Hous