The Alara of Aramoko Ekiti, Ekiti State, Oba Olu Adegoke Adeyemi, is dead.
The monarch, according to a statement on Saturday by his family, died on Friday at the age of 82.
In the release, the family praised his “remarkable leadership, wisdom, and dedication to the welfare of his people.”
The statement read, “Oba Adeyemi’s impact on the community will forever be cherished as testament to his enduring legacies.”
The late monarch, born December 4, 1942, was a teacher, senior civil servant, and Sole Administrator of the former Ifesowapo Local Government before ascending the throne in 2009.
He also served as Chancellor of Ekiti State University, where, the family said, “he supported initiatives to enhance educational standards and access for local students.”
“As the Alara of Aramoko Ekiti, he provided strong leadership that fostered community cohesion and development,” the statement noted, adding that his reign advanced “community development, cultural preservation, conflict resolution, and youth empowerment.”
Funeral details will be announced later, the statement concluded.
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