His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr) Oladunjoye Fajana, the Ajana Afa of Okeagbe in Amoko Northwest, and a famous First-Class monarch in Ondo State have joined his ancestors.
On Saturday, Afa-Okeagbe traditional chiefs and elders officially announced his transition.
There were ‘Otuuru 21 Gun salutes at the Palace door upon the announcement of his transition, symbolizing the passage of the Paramount King.
When Oba Fajana joined his forefathers, he was 80 years old.
Rumors of his death circulated early this year, when several traditional passage customs, such as cutting some trees in the market when a reigning Ajana departs, were witnessed. This was followed by the appointment of one of the Princesses as Regent, but the news yesterday put an end to the speculation.
However, immediately following the pronouncement, the late Oba, who reigned for 32 years on the throne, began the long ceremonial rites of his passage. Oba Fajana has worked for the African Development Bank and the World Bank. was a well-established banker.
