The Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile in Osun State, Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi, is dead.
The monarch’s transition was announced on Friday by the Owa-Ooye-in-Council.
In a statement signed by the Obaala of Imesi-Ile, High Chief Olatunde Aluko, the Council said Oba Akinyemi joined his ancestors with deep sorrow but in total submission to the will of Almighty God.
Aluko said traditional rites following the demise of the first-class monarch would commence tonight in line with the customs and traditions of Imesi-Ile.
“With deep sorrow but total submission to the will of Almighty God, we announce the transition of our Royal Father, His Royal Majesty, Oba Engr. Enoch Ademola Akinyemi, the Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile, who has joined his ancestors,” the statement read.
The Council added that burial arrangements and other details would be announced by the Royal Family and the Owa-Ooye-in-Council in due course, while praying for the peaceful repose of the late monarch.
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