The normal ruler reportedly died on Friday, October 16, 2026, after spending 21 years at the throne.
His loss of life was once introduced in a observation issued via the Obaala of Imesi-Ile and Chairman of the Owa-Ooye-in-Council, Top Leader Tunde Aluko, on behalf of the royal council and the group.
“With deep sorrow however general submission to the desire 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 observation learn.
The royal council added that the monarch had “joined his ancestors on Friday, October 16, 2026. Main points of the standard rites and burial preparations could be introduced via the royal circle of relatives and the council sooner or later.”
In a separate observation, the Imesi-Ile Revolutionary Affiliation, IPA, expressed condolences to the royal circle of relatives and all of the group, describing the deceased as a respected conventional ruler whose reign contributed considerably to the city’s construction.
The observation, signed via the affiliation’s President, Samuel Agbeluyi, and Normal Secretary, Sola Oluwadare, highlighted the monarch’s developmental projects, cordial relationships with successive governments and dedication to holding Imesi-Ile’s cultural heritage.
In line with the affiliation, “his management promoted peace, steadiness and communal cohesion whilst strengthening relationships amongst citizens. His efforts to keep the city’s ancient id, specifically the marketing campaign to safe global reputation for the Kiriji Warfare party is well known.
“Right through the reign of Kabiyesi, Imesi-Ile loved peace, steadiness, and unheard of construction. His management supplied an environment conducive to communal cohesion, development, and collective development.”
The IPA mentioned the new Kiriji party was once specifically vital as it marked probably the most monarch’s ultimate main public appearances.
Following his loss of life, the affiliation introduced the suspension of all its main public outings till additional realize in honour of the overdue ruler and in deference to standard rites.
Reacting to the advance, the Baba Egbe Odo of Ijana Methodist Church, Imesi-Ile, Leader Olusola Fabiyi, described the monarch’s loss of life as a big loss, pronouncing he had no longer gave the impression to be in poor health and was once nonetheless wearing out his same old actions in a while prior to his passing.
“Kabiyesi was once no longer unwell. He nonetheless held conferences with chiefs, or even mates until overdue night on Thursday. He was once nonetheless in Osogbo the similar day.
“He was once liked. He did so much for the city. His reign witnessed numerous development. We pray that his soul relaxation in peace.”
The affiliation known as on indigenes, buddies of Imesi-Ile and well-wishers to hope for the group and the bereaved royal circle of relatives as the city mourns a monarch remembered for his contributions to construction, peace and the preservation of its cultural heritage.