JUST IN: Oyo Loses Another Prominent Traditional Ruler
Onijeru of Ijeru land, Oba Elijah Olaniyi Popoola
Another traditional ruler in Oyo state, the Onijeru of Ijeru land, Oba Elijah Olaniyi Popoola, of Ogbomoso South Local government area of the state, have joined his ancestors.
The death of Oba Popoola is coming after the death of atleast six prominent traditional rulers in the state.
The traditional ruler who asceneded the throne in 2008, was reported to have joined his ancestors on Friday at the age of 85 after a brief illness.
Recall that in November 7th 2021, that the Onigbeti of Igbeti land, Oba Emmanuel Oyekan Oyebisi, Afasegbejo III had joined his ancestors at the age of 77.
It was also reported that the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi joined his ancestors on December 12th 2021.
December 21st also recorded the death of Asigangan of Igangan, in Ibarapa North local government area Oba Lasisi Adeoye Lawuyi Aribiyan.
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Is a pity we loss a prominent leader in oyo and may the family be console for such a great loss