The Alaye of Oke Ayedun-Ekiti, Oba Jacob Fatunase Ala, Okunoye II, has joined his ancestors.
He passed away in the early hours of Friday, aged 101.
A source in the town said an official announcement of the death of the monarch was delayed because of tradition.
The chairperson of Ikole Local Government Council, Mrs. Abiola Olukayode, confirmed the death of the monarch to DAILY POST on Friday.
“It is true baba has died. I have been informed of his death. I was told this morning that he died in the midnight. May his soul rest in peace,” she said. (Daily Post)