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 issued on Thursday in Osogbo, the state capital, by Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi.
Prior to Fasuyi confirmation of the monarch’s passing, there was concern for Oba Aromolaran’s well-being since he was rumoured to be ill.
Confirming the monarch’s death, Fasuyi, in a tribute 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.”
Through his X account on Thursday, former vice president Atiku Abubakar also expressed his profound sadness over the monarch’s passing.
In a statement, Atiku recalled the late monarch’s fatherly warmth, describing him as more than just a father-in-law but as a symbol of courage, boldness, and discipline emblematic of the Ijesa people.
The Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers Chairman and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, as reported in October 2017, clocked 80 years old.
On February 20, 1982, he ascended the throne, and he ruled for 42 years until his death.
