HIS Royal Highness, Oba (Deacon) Samuel Olaitan Awujoola J.P., the Eleyinpo of Ipapo in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State is dead.

According to a statement by the Chairman, Council of Traditional Chiefs, Ipapo, Chief F.A. Babalola, Oba Awujoola passed-on on Monday May 6, 2013, after spending 22 years on the throne and has since been buried.

Babalola noted that as an educationist before ascending the throne, he was highly respected amongst his colleagues for his oratory power and heart rendering speeches.

“The town, Ipapo, also witnessed peace and development during his reign. The entire Itesiwaju Local Government will miss his royal counseling as the Chairman of The Traditional Council. Final funeral ceremony comes up on June 15, 2013. He is survived by his wife and children,” the statement added.