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BREAKING: Oba of Epe, Oba Adewale dies at 86 years

POSTED ON May 31, 2025 •   People      BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara
Oba Shefiu Adewale, Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom

The Olu of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, has passed away.

The 86-year-old monarch reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, 31st May 2025.

The 19th ruler of Epe will be laid to rest today in accordance with Islamic rites.

Confirming the death on Saturday, High Chief Odedeogboro Balogun of Epe Kingdom, Musiliu Adeniyi said the king’s passing was true and he will be buried today.

The news is true. It was this morning.

“He will be buried 4’O clock today,” Adeniyi said

Prior to his ascension to the throne, Oba Adewale served as Otun-Balogun, the third-highest chieftaincy title in the land, before being promoted to Balogun and subsequently crowned king.

A retired Director of Administration in the Ministry of Education, he also once served as Executive Secretary at the Ministry of Lands.

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