The conventional ruler reportedly died on Friday, October 16, 2026, after spending 21 years on the throne.
His demise was introduced in a press release issued by the Obaala of Imesi-Ile and Chairman of the Owa-Ooye-in-Council, High Chief Tunde Aluko, on behalf of the royal council and the group.
“With deep sorrow but total submission to the will of Almighty God, we announce the transition to glory of our Royal Father, His Royal Majesty, Oba Engr. Ademola Enoch Akinyemi, Oyoyo II, the Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile,” the assertion learn.
The royal council added that the monarch had “joined his ancestors on Friday, October 16, 2026. Details of the traditional rites and burial arrangements would be announced by the royal family and the council in due course.”
In a separate assertion, the Imesi-Ile Progressive Association, IPA, expressed condolences to the royal household and the complete group, describing the deceased as a revered conventional ruler whose reign contributed considerably to the city’s growth.
The assertion, signed by the affiliation’s President, Samuel Agbeluyi, and General Secretary, Sola Oluwadare, highlighted the monarch’s developmental initiatives, cordial relationships with successive governments and dedication to preserving Imesi-Ile’s cultural heritage.
According to the affiliation, “his management promoted peace, stability and communal concord whereas strengthening relationships amongst residents. His efforts to protect the city’s historic identification, significantly the marketing campaign to safe worldwide recognition for the Kiriji War celebration is well known.
“During the reign of Kabiyesi, Imesi-Ile enjoyed peace, stability, and unprecedented development. His leadership provided an atmosphere conducive to communal harmony, progress, and collective advancement.”
The IPA mentioned the current Kiriji celebration was significantly important as a result of it marked one of many monarch’s remaining main public appearances.
Following his demise, the affiliation introduced the suspension of all its main public outings till additional discover in honour of the late ruler and in deference to conventional rites.
Reacting to the event, the Baba Egbe Odo of Ijana Methodist Church, Imesi-Ile, Chief Olusola Fabiyi, described the monarch’s demise as a serious loss, saying he had not seemed to be in poor health and was nonetheless finishing up his typical actions shortly earlier than his passing.
“Kabiyesi was not sick. He nonetheless held conferences with chiefs, and even associates until late night on Thursday. He was nonetheless in Osogbo the identical day.
“He was loved. He did a lot for the town. His reign witnessed a lot of progress. We pray that his soul rest in peace.”
The affiliation known as on indigenes, buddies of Imesi-Ile and well-wishers to wish for the group and the bereaved royal household because the city mourns a monarch remembered for his contributions to growth, peace and the preservation of its cultural heritage.
