The Ondo Kingdom has been thrown into mourning following the death of its Traditional Prime Minister, High Chief Simeon Oguntimehin, a former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, who passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at the age of 90.

In a statement issued by the family through his daughter, Mrs. Omonike Omonubi, his passing was described as a peaceful transition after a lifetime of dedicated service to his community, profession, and the nation.

Until his death, Oguntimehin held the revered title of Lisa and Traditional Prime Minister of the Ondo Kingdom, where he served as a key adviser within the traditional council and played a central role in preserving the customs and traditions of the ancient town. As Lisa Fiwagboye, he was widely regarded as a pillar of leadership, noted for his wisdom, diplomacy, and commitment to traditional governance.

Beyond his traditional role, Oguntimehin distinguished himself in Nigeria’s financial and public service sectors. He served as President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria from 1995 to 1996, where he was credited with strengthening professional ethics and advancing reforms within the accounting profession.

He also served as a board member of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission between 2007 and 2011, contributing to national efforts aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in public institutions.

In 1978, shortly after the creation of Ondo State, he made history as the first Chairman of the State Public Accounts Committee, laying the foundation for financial oversight and fiscal discipline.

A recipient of the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger, Oguntimehin also held the titles of Justice of the Peace and Knight of St. Christopher.

Tributes have continued to pour in from colleagues, traditional rulers, and professional bodies, who described him as a man of rare integrity, a bridge between tradition and modern governance, and a statesman whose legacy will endure.

The family expressed appreciation for the outpouring of condolences from across the country, noting that funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.