Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has commiserated with the people of Idanre over the passing of their monarch, Oba Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, the Owa and paramount ruler of Idanre kingdom.
Oba Aroloye, who ascended the throne of Owa in 1976 and he oldest first-class oba in the state, joined his ancestors Wednesday at the age of 102.
The traditional Prime Minister of Idanre, and Lisa of Idanre, Chief Christopher Oluwole Akindolire, confirmed the death of the monarch.
Akindolire stated that necessary traditional rites are already being put in place at the palace.
A statement signed by the chief press secretary to Governor Aiyedatiwa, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, said the passing of the revered monarch after 48 years on the throne is a monumental loss to the Idanre community, Ondo state and Yorubaland.
Governor Aiyedatiwa described the late Oba Aroloye as one of the most respected monarchs in Nigeria during his reign, adding that he was a lover of peace.
Within the almost 50 years of his reign, Aiyedatiwa said, Oba Aroloye promoted communal peace and stability while deploying his rich experience in the traditional leadership of Idanreland..