- Oba Adekunle ascended the throne on February 20, 1982, from the Aromolaran family, and his reign spanned 42 years
The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, has passed away.
The monarch was said to have joined his ancestors on Wednesday after a brief illness.
The Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, confirmed the passing of the monarch in a tribute.
Oba Adekunle ascended the throne on February 20, 1982, from the Aromolaran family, and his reign spanned 42 years.
It was gathered that security operatives have been deployed to the palace, including uniformed policemen and Operatives of the DSS.
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!
Meanwhile, a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, whose wife Titi is from Ilesa in Osun State, expressed profound sadness over the reported death of the Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Aromolaran, praising the late monarch as a fatherly figure and a symbol of the courage, boldness, and discipline of the Ijesha people.
On Thursday, Atiku posted on X, sharing his statement alongside a photo featuring himself, the late monarch, and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.
He wrote, “With a heavy heart, I received the news of the passing of the Owa Obokun of Ijesha land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran.
“The late Owa was more than a father-in-law to me. Each time I visited him, he accorded me the homecoming welcome of a son. We all loved him dearly.
“He was a great monarch and personified the boldness, courage, and discipline of the Ijesha progeny.
“On behalf of my wife, Titi, I share my condolences with the Owa-in-Council and the entire indigenes and residents of Ijesha land, especially members of the royal family.
“As Oba Aromolaran turns his face to his maker, I pray that his soul finds a gentle repose.”