The people of Ijesaland are in deep mourning following the passing of their revered monarch, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, the Owa-Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland.
The announcement was made on Thursday in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, through a statement signed by the Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi.
Prior to the official announcement, there had been concerns about the monarch’s health, with reports suggesting he had been indisposed. Chief Fasuyi’s statement confirmed the sad news and paid a touching tribute to the late king.
“An Era Comes To An Abrupt End!
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!”
Chief Fasuyi’s tribute continued, highlighting the immense impact Oba Aromolaran had on Ijesaland and the Yoruba tradition as a whole.
“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!”
“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 II, CFR, LL.D.; the Owa-Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland,” Chief Fasuyi concluded in his statement.
