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Osun monarch, Olokinni joins ancestors

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The Olokinni of Okinni in Egbedore Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Akadiri Okanola, has joined his ancestors.

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His demise is coming weeks after the passing of another traditional ruler in the state, the Elende of Eko-Ende, Oba Abdulrauf Olaniyan.

Oba Okanola reportedly passed away late Saturday in a hospital in Osogbo, the state capital.

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His death was made public by Saheed Opatunji, a former Chairman of Egbedore Area Council.

Palace sources, who preferred anonymity, also confirmed the demise of the monarch.

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Oba Okanola was installed in 1991, and altogether, he has reigned for 32 years.

He will be buried according to Islamic rites later on Sunday.

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