President Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu is mourning the passing of the Owa of Idanre kingdom and paramount ruler of Idanre land, Oba Frederick Aroloye.

He sent his condolence to the residents of Idanre, the government, and the citizens of Ondo State following the death of the revered monarch.

TORI reported earlier that the first-class traditional ruler in Ondo died on Wednesday morning at the age of 102.

A high Chief confirmed his death in the community, Christopher Oluwole Akindolire, according to TVC.

The traditional ruler, Oba Aroloye, ascended the throne in 1976 and necessary traditional rites have commenced for his burial.

A statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, highlighted the President’s tribute to the esteemed traditional ruler.

President Tinubu described the late monarch as “an advocate of peace, prosperity, and development during his remarkable 48-year reign on the throne of his ancestors.”

“While joining the good people of Idanre to pray for the repose of the soul of the late monarch, the President affirms that the Owa will be long remembered for upholding the dignity of the throne and for his unwavering commitment to the progress of his people,” it added.