OYO TRADITIONAL RULER, ONIROKO, PASSES AWAY
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By: Motunrayo Aniwura
The Oniroko of Iroko in Oyo State, Oba Sunmaila Olasunkanmi Abioye Opeola (Kurunloju I), has passed away.
His passing occurred in the early hours of Friday and was confirmed in a statement issued by Prince Dolapo Abioye on behalf of the Opeola-Oniroko family.
According to Abioye, the late monarch will be laid to rest on Saturday at 10:00 a.m., with additional details about the burial to be announced later.
”It is with a deep sense of sorrow and profound respect that I write to formally announce the passing of His Royal Highness, Oba Sunmaiła Olasunkanmi Abioye Opeola (Kurunloju 1), the Oniroko of Iroko, who joined his ancestors in the early hours of Friday, May 30, 2025.
“During his reign, His Royal Highness was a symbol of unity, tradition, and progress. He devoted his life to the service of his people, the preservation of our customs, and the pursuit of development in Iroko, Akinyele Local Government, and Oyo State in general,” he said.
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