- Olu-Epe-Elect Chief Adeniyi Kadri Odedeogboro visited the tomb of the late Olu-Epe to seek spiritual guidance and pay tribute.
- He pledged to uphold the legacy of the late monarch and lead with honour and wisdom.
- He also visited the widow of the late king, offering condolences and recognizing her strength and devotion.
Olu-Epe-Elect, Chief Adeniyi Kadri Odedeogboro, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, paid a solemn visit to the tomb of the late Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba Dr. Shefiu Adewale Bamgbopa Eshilokun I, to offer prayers for the repose of his soul and seek divine guidance for the journey ahead.
Ekohotblog reports that the visit followed his installation by the kingdom’s kingmakers at the historic First Epe Central Mosque, Oke-Balogun. The moment was deeply spiritual, reflecting the age-old Yoruba tradition of communion between the living and the departed.
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Standing quietly in the company of a council chief, Chief Odedeogboro bowed his head in prayer at the resting place of the revered monarch. It was a moment of personal reflection and ancestral connection.
“I am humbled by this divine privilege,” Chief Odedeogboro said during the visit. “Kabiyesi, thank you for trusting me. I promise not to depart from the path you have laid. I will carry forward your legacy with honour and wisdom.”
Earlier in the day, the Olu-Epe-Elect also visited the widow of the late monarch, Alhaja Aribike Adewale, to offer his condolences.
With a heart full of empathy, he praised her devotion and strength throughout the years of her husband’s reign.
“Your strength and devotion are written in the heart of this kingdom,” he told her. “May the Almighty grant you continued strength, good health, and the fortitude to uphold the royal family in this time of transition.”
The late Oba Dr. Shefiu Adewale Bamgbopa Eshilokun I, the 19th Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Lagos.
His reign was widely regarded as one marked by dignity, cultural renaissance, and unwavering service to the Epe people.
Chief Rafiu Akinbowale, a senior council member who accompanied the Olu-Epe-Elect, remarked on the importance of the visit.
“This is how a leader begins—with humility and reverence. Chief Odedeogboro’s visit shows that he understands the weight of the crown and the soul of our tradition.”
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A resident of Epe, Mrs. Mopelola Shofolahan, also expressed her hope for the future.
“We are still grieving Kabiyesi’s passing, but seeing his chosen successor honour him this way gives us hope that the kingdom is in safe hands.”
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