According to insider, the monarch peacefully passed away on Sunday at the age of 87.
In a message of condolence shared on his Facebook page, Governor Dapo Abiodun expressed deep sadness over the loss of the esteemed traditional ruler, whom he had a close relationship with.
He stated, “With deep sense of loss, we mourn the passing of our beloved Royal Father, Alayeluwa, Oba Yinusa Oladele Adekoya, the Dagburewa of Idowa.
“This is a sad development that touches my heart as I have always shared a deep and robust relationship with the late traditional ruler whose contributions to humanity cannot be underestimated, especially in Idowa and Ijebuland as a whole.
“We express our heartfelt condolences to the entire family and the good people of Idowa, and pray God grants them the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
Likewise, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, the Senator-elect for Ogun East, expressed his sorrow over the passing of the highly respected monarch in a message of condolence.
Having served two terms as governor of the state, Daniel acknowledged the significant contributions that Oba Adekoya made to humanity as a whole.
His message reads, “I am saddened to learn of the passing of the Dagburewe of Idowa, Oba Yinusa Oladele Adekoya.
“Though he passes on at a very ripe age, we would have preferred to have him on this side of eternity for longer.
“His invaluable service to humanity in general and Ijebuland, in particular, would be sorely missed.
“My heartfelt condolences to the Awujale of Ijebuland, His Royal Highness, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, on this painful demise of his long-standing lieutenant.
“I also extend my commiseration to the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun on the loss of this great loss of a foremost traditional ruler in the state.
“My sincere prayer is that God Almighty will grant Oba Adekoya’s family, the good people of Idowa and the entire Ijebu sons and daughters the strength to graciously cope with this loss. “
