BREAKING: Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle, passes away at 86

The Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, has passed away at the age of 86.

The monarch’s death was officially confirmed by the Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, in a statement made in Osogbo, the Oyo State capital.

Oba Aromolaran had been ailing for some time, and his health had raised concerns before the official announcement of his passing.

In a heartfelt tribute, Chief Fasuyi remarked that the monarch’s demise marks the end of an era, acknowledging Oba Aromolaran’s long-standing reign and significant impact on Ijesaland during his time on the throne.

The tribute reads:

“A Monumental History Closes!
The Lion Departs The Forest!
The Torch Bearer Of Oduduwa Relocates!
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!

“Ijesa Women and Men, Young and Old, At Home and In The Diaspora In Unison Say Adieu To Our Baba Kaaaaaaabiyeeesiiiii Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran 11, CFR, LL.D.; the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland.”