- Palace Confirms Owa of Igbajo Alive Amid False Death Reports
- …Acknowledged the recent death of Prince Philip Adegboyega Famodun
- …Clarified that the legal matter involving the late Famodun
The Palace of the Owa of Igbajo has dismissed circulating reports claiming that the incumbent monarch, Alayeluwa Oba Ademola Stephen Kayode Makinde, is dead.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Traditional Secretary of the Royal Court of Igbajo, Gbonjubola Loremikan Olorunnisola, the palace affirmed that the monarch is alive and in good health.
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The statement acknowledged the recent death of Prince Philip Adegboyega Famodun, describing him as an illustrious son of Igbajo land. The palace said it was important to correct the misinformation that had spread across social media, print, and electronic platforms, which falsely suggested that the Owa had passed away.
“The misleading report prompted numerous calls from concerned Nigerians and led many others to visit the palace to inquire about the monarch’s wellbeing,” the statement said.
It confirmed that Alayeluwa Oba Dr Ademola Stephen Kayode Makinde, Onigemo I, the Owa of Igbajo land, remains alive and healthy.
The palace also clarified that the legal matter involving the late Famodun, whom some media reports mistakenly referred to as the Owa of Igbajo, and the incumbent monarch, is still pending in court. An appeal is currently before the Court of Appeal in Akure, challenging the judgment of the High Court in Ile-Ife, while a Stay of Execution filed at the High Court is yet to be heard. Both parties appeared in court on November 13, 2025, and the case has been adjourned to January 2026.
Despite the clarification, the palace expressed profound sorrow over Prince Famodun’s passing, recognising his contributions to the political landscape and the Igbajo community.
“Igbajo land has lost an irreplaceable son. The palace extends condolences to the Gbeleru Royal House, his immediate family, and the entire Igbajo community,” the statement added.
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