The Olu of Kobape in Obafemi Owode local government area of Ogun state, Oba Olufemi Allen Taylor, has joined his ancestors.
Former Ogun state Governor Aremo Olusegun Osoba made this known in a message on Friday.
According to him, the announcement of the monarch’s death was approved by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo.
Aremo Osoba wrote: “On the authority and approval of the paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, I announce that the Olu of Kobape, Oba Olufemi Taylor, has joined his ancestors.”
The former governor of Ogun state, who is Oluwo Oba, said arrangement for the affairs of the administration of the Kobape Kingdom is being put in place by the Alake.
The departed monarch retired as Assistant Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) before mounting the stool.
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