The Owa of Afole of Otan-Ile, Oba Sunday Samuel Adegbemi Olatokun, Fagberade 1, has passed away.
Oba Fagberade died on Sunday night in an undisclosed hospital in Osogbo.
Obanikun of Otan-Ile, Bamiji Fayinminu disclosed the Monarch’s passage.
“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.
A source within the palace also confirmed Olatokun’s death.
Meanwhile, the Otan-Ile Progressive Union, OPU, has commiserated with the entire indigenes of the ancient town over the death 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.
