Ogun First Class monarch dies in London

The Akarigbo and paramount ruler of Remoland, Oba Michael Adeniyi Sonariwo, is dead. The monarch, who was the Chairman of the Ogun State Traditional Council, was flown to London on July 17 following an illness, but died yesterday evening in London.

Ironically, the monarch was born in July, crowned in July and also died in the month of July.

The first class monarch ascended the throne on July 14, 1990, was born on July 28, 1936. He was 80.