The 48th king of ancient city of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, has died at the age of 85 after a reign spanning 42 years. Yinka Fasuyi, Asiwaju of Ijesaland, announced the passing on Thursday following rumors of the king’s ill health circulating on social media.
Adekunle AromolaranHe was the 48th king of the ancient city, and succeeded Obaascended the throne on February 20, 1982. His reign spanned 42 years.
“A monumental history closes! The lion departs the forest! The torch bearer Of Oduduwa relocates! The symbol Of Obokun Adimula transits!,” the tribute reads. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condoled with the people of Ijesa over the death of the king.a great monarch who personified boldness, courage, and discipline of the Ijesha progeny.”
“On behalf of my wife, Titi, I share my condolences with the Owa-in-Council and the entire indigenes and residents of Ijesha land, especially members of the royal family.Aromolaran was born in October 13, 1937 into the royal household of Oba Iluyomade Aromolaran I.He started his primary school education at Otapete Methodist school, Ilesa and finally completed his primary education at the Agbeni Methodist school Oke Ado Ibadan.
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