The University of Ibadan Don and Ijesha Prince, Dr Adeniran Aluko, has described the late Oba Adekunle Aromolaran as a worthy example to follow in contemporary society.
Aluko, an associate professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, is the Director of the TETFUND Centre of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Studies.
The international authority in peace and war studies lamented that Oba Aromolaran departed at a time when the nation needed guidance and wise mentoring.
He said, “Oba Aromolaran did not allow partisan interests to humiliate the traditional institution. He was fair and impartial and a father to all,’ he said, adding that the Oba served Ijesaland and, by extension, the nation at large, with integrity. ‘His decorum and dignity was a sanitary presence in the traditional institution”.
He added that several econmiums and commendations that have been pouring in since the demise of the respected traditional ruler were attestation of an Oba who led a selfless life.
“I am extremely happy hearing and reading about great things our beloved king did while on earth and I am happy that I am an Ijesa man and one of his children.
“We must not let all his good deeds die by ensuring that there is peace and tranquillity in Ijesaland”.
Oba Aromolaran ascended the throne on February 20, 1982, and his reign spanned 42 years.
