Alaye of Ayedun Ekiti passes on at 101

Alaye of Ayedun Ekiti passes on at 101

The Alaye of Oke Ayedun Ekiti, Oba Jacob Fatunase Ala, Okunoye II has passed on, TOPNAIJA.NG can confirm.

He died in the early hours of Friday, aged 101.

A source in the town said the announcement of the death of the monarch was delayed because of tradition.

The chairperson of Ikole Local Government, Mrs. Abiola Olukayode, confirmed the death of the monarch to DAILY POST on Friday.

“It is true baba has died. I have been informed of his death. I was told this morning that he died in the midnight. May his soul rest in peace,”‎ she said.