The traditional ruler of Arigbajo town in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, His Royal Majesty, Oba Timothy Oluwole Sunday Mosaku, has passed away. The respected king, who was widely loved in his community, has now joined his ancestors.
In a statement shared with PUNCH Online on Friday, the royal family officially confirmed his passing and gave details about his burial arrangements. According to the announcement, there will be a wake-keeping service on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Olu of Arigbajo Palace by 5:00 p.m. The funeral and interment service will then take place the next day, Friday, September 26, 2025, at St. John’s Anglican Church in Arigbajo, starting at 11:00 a.m.
Oba Mosaku was born in 1936 into the Mosaku family. His father was Pa Samuel Olaonipekun Mosaku, the son of Egunleti Mosaku, who himself was the first son of Mamowolo. From his early years, Oba Mosaku steadily grew through the traditional leadership structure of Arigbajo.
In 2001, he became the Otun Baale of Arigbajo. Seven years later, in 2008, he was elevated to the position of Baale. Finally, in 2010, the Ogun State Government officially gazetted him as the Oba of Arigbajo. His coronation and formal installation were carried out by the Alake of Egbaland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo.
In an interview he granted in December 2023, the late mosaku explained the history of Arigbajo town. He traced its origin to his ancestor, Kusi Mamowolo, a skilled hunter. According to him, Mamowolo had come into the area in search of wild animals. After hunting, he would eat some of the meat, share some with others, and then take the remaining to Itoku Market in Abeokuta to sell. Over time, this became the beginning of what is now known as Arigbajo.
The monarch also described the strong cultural and ancestral connection between Arigbajo and the people of Egba land. He pointed out that his own Owu lineage links directly to the four sections of Egba: Egba Ake, Oke-Ona, Gbagura, and Owu.
Oba Mosaku had his early education at United District Central Primary School in Arigbajo before moving on to Secondary Modern School in Abeokuta. He later attended the Government Trade Centre in Ijebu-Ode, and afterwards, the Institute of Management, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Journalism.
Before becoming king, he worked in different organizations. He spent 12 years at Vono Foam Products, where he rose to the position of union president. After that, he held senior management positions at CSS Bookshop in Lagos and Alumaco Nigeria Limited.
When asked about his personal faith during his lifetime, the monarch explained that he respected and embraced all religions.In his words:“I embrace Christianity, Islam, and even our Traditional religion, because as a king, I am ruler over everyone.”
His passing marks the end of a remarkable era in Arigbajo, as he will be remembered for his service, wisdom, and the unity he promoted among his people.
