Osun Monarch, Oloni of Eti-Oni, Oba Taiwo Dokun Losses Mum
A paramount traditional ruler in Osun State, the Oloni of
Eti-Oni, Oba Taiwo Dokun Thompson on Monday evening lost his 84-year-old
mother, Olori Margaret Olatunde Thompson.
The mother of the renowned traditional
ruler died at St Anne's Church Hospital, Molete, Ibadan, Oyo State after her
last words in which she said "Well, I have done my own bit and I am on my
way out”, according to her nanny.
The traditional ruler in a chat with Daily Trust correspondent
this morning confirmed the death of his mother, the Yeye-Oba (Queen Mother) Of
Eti-Oni whose 85th birthday was billed to be celebrated elaborately in June
this year.
Oba Thompson said, "Her Royal Highness, Olori Margaret
Olatunde Thompson, nee Majekodunmi has passed on. She left some minutes after
she was taken to the hospital. We give glory to God for her life. She had a
twin sister and we were hoping to celebrate their 85th birthday this
June."
The monarch described his late mother as a quintessential woman
always ready to sacrifice herself for the survival of her offspring. She was
born on June 10, 1932 and she died on February 27, 2017.
According to the monarch, “despite the uncertainties, the pains,
the struggles, the sacrifices, she never looks back in regret but looks up to
her creator, The Almighty God, in smiles, joy, happiness, gratitude and
thanksgiving for having been given the opportunity.
“Today, we celebrate Motherhood in reverence and adoration
giving glory to God for our Mother and thanking her for everything as she was
received with the sounds of trumpets and shouts of halleluyah before her
maker,” the monarch said.
Daily Trust
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