The Owa-Obokun, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, has passed away at the age of 86.

The monarch’s demise was confirmed by the Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, in a statement in Osogbo, the Oyo state capital.

Prior to the official announcement, there had been growing concern over the health of Oba Aromolaran, who had been indisposed for some time.

In a heartfelt tribute, Chief Fasuyi described the late monarch’s passing as the end of an era.

The tribute reads:

“A Monumental History Closes!

The Lion Departs The Forest!

The Torch Bearer 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 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.”