The Ijesa Community Development Assembly (ICDA), under the leadership of Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi, Asiwaju of Ijesaland, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile, His Royal Majesty Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi, Oyoyo II, describing his transition as a profound loss to Imesi-Ile and the entire Ijesaland.
In the tribute, Asiwaju Fasuyi celebrates the late monarch not only as a revered custodian of tradition and a symbol of unity but also as a patriotic royal father whose consistent physical presence at ICDA project campaigns, mobilisation exercises and development programmes demonstrated his deep commitment to the collective progress of Ijesaland.
The tribute highlights the monarch’s exemplary support for community development initiatives and his enduring belief in the power of unity, cooperation and shared responsibility in building a stronger, more prosperous Ijesaland.
Read the full tribute by Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi below.
A ROYAL FINAL BOW: THE OWA-OOYE OF IMESI- ILE, HRM OBA ENOCH ADEMOLA AKINYEMI, OYOYO II, JOINS HIS ANCESTORS!
The Ijesa Community Development Assembly (ICDA) receives with deep sorrow and solemn reflection the news of the transition of His Royal Majesty, HRM Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi, the Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile, who has taken his final bow and joined his ancestors.
Kabiyesi was not merely a traditional ruler; he was a revered custodian of culture, a bridge between tradition and modernity, and a stabilising force within Imesi-Ile and the wider Ijesaland. His reign was marked by dignity, wisdom, and an enduring commitment to the peace, unity, and progress of his people.
In his lifetime on the throne, HRM Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi distinguished himself as a monarch of quiet strength and thoughtful leadership. He upheld the sacred responsibilities of his office with honour, ensuring that the cultural heritage of Imesi-Ile remained protected, respected, and passed on with pride. His voice was steady in moments of uncertainty, and his presence was reassuring in times of communal challenge.
Beyond the traditional institution, HRM Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi demonstrated a sincere passion for development and human progress. He consistently supported initiatives that promoted education, social harmony, and community advancement within his domain; Imesi-Ile, thereby contributing meaningfully to the broader vision of a more united and prosperous Ijesaland.
To the people of Imesi-Ile, HRM Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi was a father figure, a symbol of identity, and a source of collective pride. His leadership fostered cohesion, strengthened communal bonds, and inspired confidence in the enduring relevance of traditional institutions in contemporary society.
As ICDA, we recognise and deeply appreciate his contributions to the development of our shared homeland. His transition is not only a loss to Imesi-Ile but to the entire Ijesaland, which has benefited from his wisdom, counsel, and dignified presence.
His Royal Majesty's consistent attendance at the project campaigns, mobilisation exercises and programmes of the Ijesa Community Development Assembly (ICDA), both in Ibokun and Ilesa, stands as a remarkable testament to his dedication to the collective development of Ijesaland. He did not merely lend his royal status to the cause of progress; he demonstrated his solidarity by being physically present, identifying with the vision and encouraging the mobilisation of our people towards a shared future.
His active participation reflected a profound understanding that the advancement of Ijesaland requires the cooperation of traditional institutions, community leaders and citizens alike. His presence at these engagements was a source of encouragement and a demonstration of the importance he attached to ICDA initiatives designed to improve the socioeconomic wellbeing of our people.
HRM Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi was a celebrated and patriotic royal father whose commitment to the Ijesa cause transcended words. His consistent support for ICDA's projects and programmes exemplified the spirit of collective responsibility upon which meaningful community development is built. His legacy reminds us that genuine leadership is measured not only by the dignity of the office one occupies but also by the causes one embraces and the people one inspires.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the royal family, the Obokun LGA Traditional Rulers Council, and the entire people of Imesi-Ile. We pray that Almighty God grants them the fortitude to bear this loss and grants the soul of His Royal Majesty eternal rest among the ancestors.
Kabiyesi’s legacy will continue to live on in the values he upheld, the peace he nurtured, and the lives he touched.
May the gentle soul of HRM Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi, the Owa-Ooye of Imesi- Ile, rest in perfect peace!
Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi
The Asiwaju of Ijesaland,
The Chairman of ICDA,
Oke Baba Okuta Villa, Ilesa.
17th October, 2026
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