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Just in: Ondo monarch Owa of Idanre joins ancestors at 102

Just in: Ondo monarch Owa of Idanre joins ancestors at 102

 

An Ondo State monarch Owa of Idanre Kingdom and paramount ruler of Idanre land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, has joined his ancestors.

He died at the age of 102, as one of the oldest monarchs in the country.

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.

Oba Aroloye ascended the throne in 1976.

According to Akindolire, necessary traditional rites were already being performed at the palace of Wednesday afternoon.

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