High chiefs in Ijesa confirm Oba Aromolaran’s death

Some High Chiefs in Ijesaland have confirmed the reported death of Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran.

Oba Aromolaran was said to have battled with an undisclosed ailment before he joined his ancestors on Wednesday night.

Though the palace is yet to issue an official statement, some High Chiefs in the ancient town told The Guardian that the traditional ruler “departed to great beyond” on Wednesday after a brief ailment.

“Yes, our Baba joined his ancestors yesterday but the announcement is yet to be officially made,” one of the High Chiefs in the ancient town who craved anonymity told The Guardian on telephone.

Another traditional chief confirmed the death of the 87-year-old monarch.

Before his death, the monarch confronted traders who exploited their customers through fraudulent measurements and those who inflated the prices of their goods outrageously.

The monarch banned market union associations from fixing and forcing prices of goods on market women and other traders in Ijesaland.