The Chairperson, Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Princess Surah Animashaun, has mourned the demise of Olu Epe of Epe Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Shefiu Olatunji  Adewale, Bamgbopa Eshinlokun 1, stating that he lived an exemplar in royalty.

Princess Animashaun said she was pained by the Monarch’s death, despite his old age, while he described him as a great leader of his people and an exemplary royal father who’s absence would be sorely missed.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Mr. Temitope Yusuff, quoted the Chairperson as saying that Kabiyesi gave his all to see that Epeland is developed and took its pride of place as one of the major cities in Lagos.

“The news of the death of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, Bamgbopa Eshinlokun I, came as a shock.

“Kabiyesi’s exit at this time is painful, to say the least. His wealth of experience, his immense wisdom and his commitment to seeing a greater city and a better Epe division are unrivalled.

“Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria and humanity at large will miss Kabiyesi, who was ever ready to give his all to see a better society.

“I commiserate with his immediate family, the Epe-in-Council, and all Epe indigenes at home and abroad on the demise of our father.

“I equally extend my condolences to the Lagos State Traditional Council and pray to God to keep all our Obas safe and give them more years to direct the affairs of our people, especially as Olu Epe’s death comes as a rude shock. May God grant him eternal rest.”

The Chairman expressed her condolences to the immediate family of the Olu Epe, the Epe-in-Council and all Epe indigenes as well as the Lagos State Traditional Council.