The Olujigba of Ijigba in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Luyi Rotimi, had passed on.
His death was announced by the Palace and the eldest child and first son of the late monarch, Prince Lanre Rotimi on Wednesday in Akure.
In a sentence signed by Prince Lanre Rotimi made available to newsmen in Akure, Oba Rotimi passed on Tuesday.
Oba Luyi Rotimi was appointed the Olu of Ijigba by Oba Adebiyi Adesida the then Deji of Akure kingdom on February 6, 2012.
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The stool was later upgraded to crown Oba on August 24, 2022 by the then Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu.
Oba Luyi Rotimi was a former Managing Director of National Bank, Assistant Director General of Nigeria Stock Exchange.
The statement reads: “The palace and family of Oba Luyi Rotimi FCA London, the Olujigba of Ijigba with deep sense submission to God announce the passing away of our monarch.
“The monarch passed away at the wee hour of Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025 at the ripe age of 87.
“The monarch passed away after a brief illness at Federal Medical Centre, Owo.”
