Former Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Professor Adebowale Wale Omole, has died at the age of 84.
Omole, who also served as Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Guardian Newspapers, reportedly died on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at his residence.
His death was announced by the President of Ijesa Society, Lateef Bakare, in a statement issued on behalf of the Omole family and Biladu Ruling House of Ijesaland.
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