Owa Obokun Of Ijeshaland, Oba Gabriel Aromolaran Joins His Forebears

By Akinwale Kasali

After 40 Years on the throne as the revered Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, has joined his ancestors.

The Monarch passed after a brief illness, according to sources within the Palace.

:Oba Aromolaran passed away yesterday” – (Wednesday), a Palace source told our correspondent.

Even though the news of his passing has become public, the Palace of Owa Obokun is yet to issue any official statement. But sources within the palace has confirmed his death.

“Baba has passed, but we are waiting for official announcement from the palace.

“You can see that they have started performing some traditional rites. This has to be done before any announcement can be made”, she added.

It was gathered that the Security  in the Palace have been beefed up, with sources disclosing that

some traditional rites typically performed following the passing of a king are being carried out.

The Osun State Government is also yet to issue a statement on the  status of the Monarch.