The Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile in Osun State, Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi, has died at the age of 85, ending a reign of 21 years.
The monarch, popularly called Baba Daadaa, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, about a month before his 86th birthday.
High Chief Tunde Aluko, the Obaala of Imesi-Ile and Chairman of the Owa-Ooye-in-Council, announced the death in a statement on behalf of the royal council and the community.
The statement described the late monarch as a symbol of unity and development whose leadership contributed significantly to the progress of Imesi-Ile.
“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 statement read.
It added: “Kabiyesi joined his ancestors today, Friday, 16th October, 2026. He was a father to all, a symbol of peace, unity and development, whose reign brought honour and progress to Imesi-Ile land.”
The royal family and the Owa-Ooye-in-Council will announce the traditional rites and burial arrangements in due course, the statement said.
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