One of the oldest monarchs in the country, Owa of Idanre Kingdom and paramount ruler of Idanre land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, has joined his ancestors.
LEADERSHIP gathered that the monarch joined his ancestors at 102 years old.
The Lisa of Idanre land who is the traditional Prime Minister of the town, High Chief Christopher Oluwole Akindolire, confirmed the passing of the monarch on Wednesday morning.
Oba Aroloye ascended the throne of his forefathers in 1976.
According to Akindolire, necessary traditional rites are already being put in place at the palace.
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