The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, has passed away after ruling the Ijesa Kingdom for over four decades.
In a brief tribute, the Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, revealed that the monarch passed on Wednesday after a short illness.
Oba Adekunle ascended the throne on February 20, 1982, from the Aromolaran family, and ruled for 42 years.
Reports indicate that security personnel, including uniformed policemen and DSS operatives, have been deployed to the palace.
Chief Olayinka in the tribute states, “An Era Comes To An Abrupt End!
A Monumental History Closes!
The Lion Departs The Forest
The Symbol Of Obokun Adimula Transits!
The Elegance Of Ijesaland Royalty Takes A Bow!
The Pride Of Yoruba Traditional Intellectualism Exits!
The Conscience Of Yoruba Traditional Rulers Departs!
The Last Of The Titans Bids Farewell!
Ijesaland Celebrates The Life Of Her Idol!
Ijesaland Extolls The Life Of Our Imperial Majesty!
Ijesaland Eulogises The Reign Of Our Owa Obokun Adimula!
Ijesaland Applauds The Legacy Of Our Paramount Ruler!
42 Years Of Monumental Reign Comes To A Glorious End!”