Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile, Oba Akinyemi, dies at 85

Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi, the Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile in Osun State, died at the age of 85 on October 16, 2026, after serving as a traditional ruler for 21 years. His death was announced in a statement by High Chief Tunde Aluko, the Obaala of Imesi-Ile and Chairman of the Owa-Ooye-in-Council.

The statement described him as a father figure and a symbol of peace, unity, and development. The royal council noted that arrangements for traditional rites and burial would be communicated later.

The Imesi-Ile Progressive Association expressed condolences, recognizing the late monarch's significant contributions to the town's development, peace, and cultural heritage. Chief Olusola Fabiyi from the Ijana Methodist Church described the monarch's passing as a major loss, noting he had been active shortly before his death.

The community is in mourning, with public outings suspended in his honor.