Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, Passes Away
The revered Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, has passed away. The news was officially confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by Chief Yinka Fasuyi, Asiwaju of Ijesaland, in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.
Prior to this announcement, there had been significant concern regarding Oba Aromolaran’s health, with reports suggesting that he was unwell.
In his tribute, Fasuyi eloquently described the loss, stating:
“An Era Comes to an Abrupt End!
A Monumental Chapter Closes!
The Lion Departs the Forest!
The Torchbearer of Oduduwa Relocates!
The Symbol of Obokun Adimula Transits!
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 Honors the Legacy of Our Imperial Majesty!
“After 42 Years of Monumental Reign, We Bid a Glorious Goodbye!
“Ijesa People, both at home and in the diaspora, unite in saying Adieu to our esteemed Baba Kaaaaaaabiyeeesiiiii Alaiyeluwa Oba (Dr) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, CFR, LL.D.; the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland.”
Following the announcement of the monarch’s death, security personnel have been stationed at the palace.
