GOVERNOR ADELEKE MOURNS TUNDE PONLE, CALLS IT ‘EXIT OF A GIANT’

NEWS RELEASE

OSOGBO– 15/12/2025– Osunstate.gov.ng

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commiserated with the family, associates and admirers of late Chief (Prince) Tunde Ponle, calling his demise “the exit of a giant”.

Governor Adeleke described the loss of Chief Ponle as painful beyond words can actually convey, noting that the late industrialist made exceptional contributions to the economy of the state and beyond.

The Governor who conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the immediate and extended family of late Chief Tunde Ponle, said the MicCom Cables and Wires CEO lived a life full of accomplishments and that his legacy of impacting the society for the better will not be forgotten easily.

“I’m visibly shaken to learn about the passing of Chief (Prince) Tunde Laoye. While alive, Prince Ponle was a model of a good citizen, contributing not just his intellect but his God-given ability to solve some of the society’s challenges,” Governor Adeleke was quoted as saying in a condolences message.

“Aside from the economic benefits that his multi-million MicCom-golf recreation centre drives for Ada, Prince Ponle’s generosity was felt at the Osun State University (UNIOSUN), where his multi-million building and the MicCom Cancer Centre donations continue to serve the institution. His passing, though at 94 years, is devastating, and this is because Osun has lost one of its best.

“On behalf of the Government and the people of Osun State, I express my heartfelt condolences to Her Excellency, Chief Mrs. Titi Laoye-Ponle, children, family and everyone touched by the passing of Prince Ponle.

Governor Adeleke prays to Almighty God to grant the deceased an eternal rest and bestow him the grace of an abode in paradise. He also prays to God to grant the family left behind by Prince Ponle the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

Signed:
Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor