The Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile in Osun State, His Royal Majesty, Oba Engr. Enoch Ademola Akinyemi, Oyoyo II, has passed away.
The death of the traditional ruler was announced this evening by the Obaala of Imesi-Ile, High Chief Olatunde Aluko.
High Chief Aluko also said that traditional rites would begin tonight in line with the customs and traditions of Imesi-Ile.
Oba Akinyemi became the Owa-Ooye in 2006 and ruled the ancient town for about 20 years. Imesi-Ile is in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State.
In a statement issued on behalf of the Owa-Ooye-in-Council, High Chief Aluko said the royal family and the council would announce the burial arrangements and other details in due course.
The statement also prayed for the peaceful repose of the late monarch and asked God to give the people of Imesi-Ile the strength to bear the loss.
Further details about the monarch’s death and the traditional activities that will follow are expected to be announced later.
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