The Ogun State Government, on Tuesday, announced the passage of the Olota of Ota, in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government, Oba Moshood Alani Oyede.
This was contained in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Chief Dayo Adeneye.
The statement said, ”The Ogun State Government hereby announces the demise of His Royal Highness Alayeluwa Oba Moshood Adetoro Alani Oyede, the Olota of Ota.
“Baba, in his life time, was an educationist and community leader, who worked tirelessly for the development of Ota in particular and Ogun State in General. He will be sorely missed for his fatherly role and wise counsel.
“May God grant the royal family, the Olota in Council and his subjects the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
The monarch, who spent 19 years on the throne, passed away at University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan following protracted illness.
Passage rites for the traditional ruler have already commenced as his remains were due in the town on Sunday.