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The Gbeleru Royal Family of Igbajo has formally announced the passing of the Owa of Igbajoland, Oba Philip Adegboyega Famodun III.
In a statement signed by Prince David Adekunle Famodun on behalf of the royal family and obtained by DAILY POST on Sunday, it was gathered that Oba Famodun died on Friday, November 28, 2025, after a brief illness.
The statement said, “On behalf of the Gbeleru Royal Family of Igbajo, I write with a deep sense of loss and gratitude to Almighty God to notify you of the passing of our revered traditional ruler and the 30th Owa of Igbajoland, Oba Philip Adegbogbega Famodun III. He passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, after a brief illness.”
The embattled monarch was installed as the 30th Owa of Igbajoland and presented with the staff of office on November 24, 2022 by former Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola in the twilight of his administration.
His ascension later became the subject of dispute after a white paper was issued by Governor Ademola Adeleke and thus leading to his dethronement as Owa Igbajo.
Governor Adeleke later installed Oba Ademola Makinde as Owa Igbajo in his place.
The statement recalled that, “the Osun State High Court reinstated the monarch on 30 January 2025. The court’s decision reaffirmed his legitimacy and restored stability to the traditional institution.”
The statement added that, “during his reign, Oba Famodun was widely acknowledged for championing unity and development across Igbajoland. He worked tirelessly to unite the people, promoting peace, understanding and progress.”
The statement also added that the late ruler’s “vision has left an indelible mark on the community and will continue to inspire future generations.
“He will be remembered for peaceful nature and exceptional wisdom which defined his interactions and governance throughout his tenure on the throne.”
Oba Famodun who was also a former state chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State was aged 67 at the time of his passing and happily married and survived by children.
