The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Oladunni Ajagungbade III, passed on in the early hours of Sunday, December 12, 2021, 48 years after he ascended the throne.
He was aged 95, having been born on May 27, 1926 in Ogbomoso to Oba Bello Afolabi Oyewumi Ajagungbade II and Olori Seliat Olatundun Oyewumi.
Oba Oyewumi ascended the throne on October 24, 1973.
Thenewsbearer authoritatively gathered that he will be buried at 4.00 pm same day.
Information gathered indicated that the monarch had been indisposed before his demise.
His translation to the world beyond was corroborated by two other highly-placed sources in the town.
“It is true that Baba has passed on. It happened this morning but it has not been announced officially.
“He lived a good life and left many good legacies. The palace will soon announce it,” the sources said.