The widow of late Alake of Egbaland, Oba Oyebade Lipede, Olori Lipede has been reported dead on Thursday, which was her birthday, but the cause of death was yet to be known as of the time of this report.
Olori Lidepe was 69, an old student of Abeokuta Grammar School, Abeokuta, while her late husband reigned from 1972 to 2005
The Global President of old students of Abeokuta Grammar School, Chief) Sunday Oduntan confirmed the incident, adding that the association received the news of the death with sorrow and heavy heart
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the death of our dear Agsoba Olori Bimpe Lipede 6771 JP wife of the immediate past Alake of Egbaland, HRM Oba Oyebade Lipede, who reigned from 1972 to 2005’, he wrote.
The association said the deceased was a committed member and shall be sorely missed, adding that the old students commiserate with the royal family of the Lipede and Egbaland
‘AGSOBA Olori Mrs. Bimpe Lipede was a committed AGSOBA and shall be sorely missed. She was 69 years old. Sadly, she died today, on her birthday. On behalf of AGSOBA Global Executive and members worldwide, I commiserate with the Royal Majesty and the Royal Family of the Alake Egba. I also commiserate with all members of AGSOBA CLUB 6771 on this irreparable loss.
The Iyalode of Egbaland, Iyalode Alaba Lawson, in her condolence message said the news of the demise was sad, adding that the deceased left footprints on the throne of Egbaland
‘A sad news indeed. You came, saw and conquered, You left yout footprints on the throne of Egbaland, May Jehovah give us all fortitude to bear this great loss. Omo Sowami, Ago –Oko. Sunre o. May your noble royal soul rest in perfect peace. Amen’, Lawson wrote
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