Adeleke mourns Osun monarch, Oba Akinyemi

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the traditional ruler of Imesi-Ile, Oba Ademola Enoch Akinyemi, also known as Oyoyo II. The monarch breathed his last on Friday, October 16, 2026, according to a statement released by the governor's spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Saturday. Governor Adeleke deemed the monarch's demise a significant loss to Imesi-Ile and the traditional institution in Osun State, highlighting that his tenure was characterized by peace, unity, and development.

The governor lauded the monarch as a "royal father" who prioritized peace, fostered unity, and devoted himself to the betterment of his people. He emphasized that the monarch's contributions to the development of Imesi-Ile will be remembered with respect. Governor Adeleke conveyed his condolences to the royal family, the Owa-Ooye-in-Council, and the entire Imesi-Ile community, praying for the late monarch to find eternal rest and for his family and subjects to find the strength to cope with the loss.