The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has condoled with the people of Imesi-Ile over the death of their traditional ruler, Oba Ademola Enoch Akinyemi, Oyoyo II, the Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile.
The monarch died on Friday, October 16, 2026, according to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Saturday.
Adeleke described the monarch’s death as a loss to Imesi-Ile and the traditional institution in Osun State, noting that his reign was marked by peace, unity and development.
“The passing of Oba Ademola Enoch Akinyemi is a great loss to Imesi-Ile and the traditional institution in Osun State. He was a royal father who valued peace, promoted unity and dedicated himself to the progress of his people. His contributions to the development of Imesi-Ile will be remembered with respect,” the governor said.
The governor extended his condolences to the royal family, the Owa-Ooye-in-Council and the entire Imesi-Ile community.
He also prayed for God to grant the late monarch eternal rest and give his family and subjects the strength to bear the loss.
