The Owa-Ooye of Imesi-Ile in Osun State, Oba Enoch Ademola Akinyemi, dies at 85, after a 21-year reign. Reports say his death occurs on Friday, October 16, 2026. The royal council and other traditional authorities announce the passing, while community members and officials express condolences.
Senator Francis Fadahunsi is among those mourning the monarch, describing his death as a significant loss. Other outlets focus on the details of his tenure and the local mourning that follows the announcement. Across coverage, the accounts agree on the monarch’s age, title, location, and the length of time he served as Owa-Ooye, with the announcements attributed to statements from within the traditional council structure.
