Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, the Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, has joined his ancestors.
In a heartfelt tribute, Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, Asiwaju of Ijesaland, announced that the monarch passed on Wednesday following a brief illness.
Oba Adekunle ascended to the throne on February 20, 1982, representing the Aromolaran family, and his reign lasted for an impressive 42 years.
Security personnel, including uniformed police officers and DSS operatives, have been deployed to the palace.
In his tribute, Chief Olayinka expressed, “An Era Comes to an Abrupt End!
A Monumental History Closes!
The Lion Departs the Forest
The Symbol of Obokun Adimula Transitions!
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 Extols the Life of Our Imperial Majesty!
Ijesaland Eulogizes 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, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, whose wife Titi hails from Ilesa in Osun State, expressed deep sorrow over the death of the Owa-Obokun, praising the late monarch as a fatherly figure and a symbol of the courage, boldness, and discipline of the Ijesha people.
On Thursday, Atiku shared his feelings on X, posting a statement alongside a photo of himself with 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 Ijesa land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran.
“The late Owa meant more to me than a father-in-law. Each visit brought the warmth of a son’s welcome. We all cherished him deeply.
“He was a great monarch who embodied the boldness, courage, and discipline of the Ijesha lineage.
“On behalf of my wife, Titi, I extend my condolences to the Owa-in-Council and all indigenes and residents of Ijesa land, especially the royal family.
“As Oba Aromolaran turns his face to his maker, I pray that his soul finds eternal peace.”
