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| HRM Oba Alayeluwa Emmanuel Taiwo Ogunleye II Amugbayanwo Elemure of Emure-Ekiti |
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| Elemure of Emure, His Royal Majesty Oba (King) Alayeluwa Emmanuel Taiwo Ogunleye II Amugbayanwo (Ajirotutu VI) ruled in Emure-Ekiti from 1965 to 1974. He was the ninth (9th) Elemure of Emure-Ekiti. Emure-Ekiti is located in Ekiti State, in the Western part of Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Emure Local Government. Oba Ogunleye II Amugbayanwo was an historic figure who contributed to the development of Emure-Ekiti during his lifetime. He was a rare combination of personal skills and public mission. He divided his life between humanitarianism and education, between personal achievements and public service. Oba Ogunleye II was a seasoned educationist, scholar and leader. He was married to Olori (Queen) Abigael Christiana Ogunleye, a native of Emure-Ekiti. Browse through the pages on this website to discover more about this eminent and charismatic ruler. |
| Reign: 24th June 1965 � 25th November 1974
Coronation: 24th June 1965 Consort: HRH Olori (Queen) Christiana Abigael Children: Princess Adenrele Prince Adetunji Princess Tejumade Prince Emmanuel Temitope Prince Oluwasegun Princess Aderinsola Prince Adeyemi Princess Temilade Princess Aderanti Princess Modupe Full Name: Emmanuel Taiwo Ogunleye Titles: HRM, Oba (King), Alayeluwa, Amugbayanwo, The Elemure of Emure, Ruling House: Adumori Anthem: Emure Ijaloke/Emure Ilu Ewa Father: HRM Oba (King) Ogunleye I Odundun Mother: HRH Olori (Queen) Bolangbe Full Sibling: Princess Fagite Grandfather: HRM Oba (King) Ogunsusi Ajirotutu I Great-Grandfather: HRM Oba (King) Adumori Ogunragaboja Religion: Christianity Born: Circa 12th October 1922, Emure-Ekiti Baptised: 10th October 1936 Died: 25th November 1974, Emure-Ekiti Burial: 25th November 1974, The Palace, Alua Omolore, Emure-Ekiti |
| Chairman of the Ekiti Southern District Council of Obas of the old Western State of Nigeria |
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