Deposed Akure dies Monarch dies, Former Deji of Akure, Oba Oluwadare Adepoju Adesina Osupa III, who was deposed by former Governor Olusegun Mimiko, is dead.
The Deposed Deji Of Akure died on Thursday morning at a private hospital during a brief illness.
Spokesman of the Osupa Ruling House, Prince Dapo Adepoju, who announced the passing at a briefing in Akure, said the late monarch, prayed for the peace of Akure Kingdom.
He said the late monarch defended his people while on the throne.
According to him: “The late deposed Deji of Akure Kingdom said God made it possible for him as a son of the Osupa Ruling House to ascend the throne as the Deji of Akure Kingdom 100 years after the reign of the Ojijigogun Ruling House.
Deposed Akure dies Monarch dies
“The 45th Deji promulgated and ensured implementation of reasonable market price control during his reign. He also recovered and took possession of Ilula Recreation Centre from a powerful cabal back to Akure Kingdom.
“Oba Adepoju during his reign also provided local security and fair judgement was the order of the day.
“Shortly before he passed on, he predicted that Akure shall be great specifically that an Akure son would lead Nigeria as President.
“Finally he urged the good people of Akure Kingdom to always live in oneness and peace,” he stated.
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