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Amapetu of Mahin, Oba Omowole Joins Ancestors
By Niyi Olutunde, Akure
A First Class monarch in Ondo State, Oba Lawrence Adetemi Omowole, the Amapetu of Mahin kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, has joined his ancestors.
The late Amapetu’s son, Mr. Bobajo Ebenezer Omowole, on his Facebook handle announced his death, explaining further that it was delayed due to the traditional rites that were performed before the announcement.
His words, “We announce the ascension (kings don’t die, they ascend to a higher spiritual realm) of our father, grandfather and father of the Ancient Mahin Kingdom after the completion of all traditional rights/ceremonies (Iyeja) of His Imperial Majesty Oba Lawrence Adetemi Ayemimowa Omowole III, The Amapetu of Mahin.
“Rest in Perfect Peace as you take your place with the pantheon of ancestors, the spiritual protectors and the guardians of our people”.
Meanwhile, the death rumour was peddled round town since weekend but neither the family nor the kingmakers confirmed the demise, but the latter addressed a press conference to reaffirm his legitimacy on the throne.
Whereas, Oba Omowole, the late paramount ruler of Mahin, an oil rich kingdom in the state, was deposed by kingmakers sometimes in February for allegedly removing Oba Beniah Idiogbe as the Alaboto of Aboto.
The late monarch was accused of allegedly installing a foreigner, one Oyetayo Ofoaye as the new king of Aboto in contravention to the traditions of the land.
But in a press release issued in Akure on Monday, the kingmakers declared that the crisis between them and the monarch which led to his deposition earlier had since been resolved.
