Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, the Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland and a distinguished monarch of Osun State, has passed away.
His passing was reported in a statement signed on Thursday in Osogbo, the state capital, by Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi,
Prior to Fasuyi confirming the monarch’s passage, there was concern for Oba Aromolaran’s well-being as he was rumored to be ill.
In a letter of condolence that he personally sent to punch’s correspondent, Fasuyi confirmed the monarch’s passing and wrote,
“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!
“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.”
Meanwhile, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has also expressed his deep sorrow over the death of the monarch via his X account on Thursday.
In a statement, Atiku recalled the late monarch’s fatherly warmth, describing him as more than just a father-in-law but a symbol of courage, boldness, and discipline emblematic of the Ijesha people.
He ascended the throne on February 20, 1982, and has spent 42 years on the throne until his demise.
