His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr) Frederick Adegunle Aroloye, Arubiefin IV, the Owa of Idanre Kingdom and paramount ruler of Idanre land, has passed away.

High Chief Christopher Oluwole Akindolire, the Lisa of Idanre land (traditional Prime Minister of Idanre), confirmed the monarch’s death on Wednesday morning. He noted that preparations for the necessary traditional rites are already underway at the palace.

Oba Aroloye, who was 102 years old, had been on the throne since 1976.