Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolences to the family and people of Epe Kingdom following the death of the 19th Olu of Epe, Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale.

Sanwo-Olu hailed the late royal father’s dedication to the development of Epe Kingdom and Lagos State, noting that his contributions would remain a lasting legacy.

PUNCH Online had reported that the 86-year-old monarch died in the early hours of Saturday, 31st May 2025

High Chief Odedeogboro Balogun of Epe Kingdom, Musiliu Adeniyi confirmed the king’s passing to our correspondent on Saturday.

In a condolence message issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the Governor described the passing of Oba Adewale as a significant loss to the Epe community and the traditional institution in Lagos.

He called on the royal family, friends, and associates of the late monarch, along with the entire Epe populace, to honour his memory by preserving and building on his achievements.

He said,” On behalf of the government and people of Lagos, I commiserate with the people of the ancient city of Epe, the traditional council, and the deceased family, friends and political associates on the transition of the 19th Olu of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Olatunji Adewale, who joined his ancestors on Saturday.

“Oba Balogun made lots of positive impact during his lifetime, contributing meaningfully to the Lagos State Civil Service, as well as the growth and development of Epe Kingdom and the traditional institution in Lagos State.

“He was a committed civil servant who served Lagos State passionately and rose to the position of the Director of Administration in the Ministry of Education and also Executive Secretary at the Ministry of Lands before becoming a traditional leader.

“I pray that Almighty God be pleased with the soul of the late monarch and grant the royal family and the people of Epe Kingdom the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”