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. Emure is also known as Emure-Ekiti and 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 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. |
Chairman of the Ekiti Southern Local Government Council of Obas of the old Western State of Nigeria
Reign: 24th June 1965 – 25th November 1974 Ruling House: Adumori
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