The Owa of Afole of Otan-Ile, Oba Sunday Samuel Adegbemi Olatokun, Fagberade 1, has died.
Newspot gathered that Oba Fagberade died on Sunday night in an undisclosed hospital in Osogbo.
The Monarch’s demise was made public by the Obanikun of Otan-Ile, Bamiji Fayinminu.
“On behalf of the entire Prince and Princess of Otan Ile,l announce the demise of His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba Sunday Samuel Adegbemi Olatokun, Fagberade I, Owa Afole Of Otan Ile. Kabiyesi joined his ancestors in the early hours of yesterday.
“We shall miss Kabiyesi for his firmness, kindness, and love for his people,” he said.
Also, sources within the palace confirmed the demise of the monarch.
Meanwhile, the Otan-Ile Progressive Union, OPU, has commiserated with the entire indigenes of the ancient town over the demise of the monarch.
The OPU National President, Saliu Bello Bamidele, while describing the two decades reign of Oba Olatokun added that he was notably known for utmost commitment and love for his people.
“The monarch will be greatly missed.
“OPU and the entire indigenes of Otan-Ile both home and in the diaspora pray God grants him eternal rest, and his family and the entire Otan-Ile town the fortitude to bear the loss,” he added.
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