Osun Monarch, Oba Aromolaran Dies At 86
One of the first-class monarchs in Osun State – the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, is dead.
He reportedly died at the age of 86. His death was announced in a statement, signed by Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, on Thursday in Osogbo, the state capital.
Confirming the monarch’s death, Fasuyi, in a tribute that he personally wrote, “An Era Comes To An Abrupt End! “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! “Ijesa Women and Men, Young and Old, At Home and In The Diaspora In Unison Say Adieu To Our Baba Kaaaaaaabiyeeesiiiii Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran 11, CFR, LL.D.; the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland.”
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