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The Digest:

The Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, has joined his ancestors after a brief illness. According to The Nation, the monarch's reign was marked by legal battles over his throne, exploring the tension between traditional institutions and political power, and engaging a community in both mourning and reflection on a contested legacy.

Key Points:
  • Oba Adegboyega Famodun, the Owa of Igbajo in Osun State, has died at 67.
  • He was a former State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
  • Installed in 2022, he was removed by an executive order but later reinstated by the courts.
  • The legal challenge to his reinstatement was still ongoing at the time of his death.
  • His passing was confirmed by the Gbeleru royal family in an official statement.
  • The monarch was praised for his efforts to unite the community and promote development.
  • He is survived by his wife and children.
His passing closes a chapter of earthly contention, leaving a legacy that, like many traditional stools, is deeply rooted in both honor and storm.


Sources: The Nation