Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Sunday, described the death of the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Abdulganiy Adekunle Ajinese 1, as shocking and painful.
This is contained in a statement by Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Sunday in Ibadan.
Makinde said that the demise of Oba Adekunle was a huge loss to the state.
According to him, the late traditional ruler was an exemplary leader and a true believer in the progress and development of the state.
He, also described the late Aseyin as a great royal achiever, who went about the business of developing Iseyin with the positive aggression of a change agent and would stop at nothing to achieve his vision.
The governor commiserated with the Aseyin-in-Council and the entire Iseyin Community, as well as the traditional council in the state.
“I have been informed of the passage of the Aseyin of Iseyinland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulganiyu Adekunle.
“His death is another great loss among the ranks of leading traditional rulers in our dear state.
“This death is painful and shocking, but we can only submit to the will of the Almighty God, who alone has the power over life and death.
“Again, Oyo State has lost an exemplary royal father and a true believer in the progress and development of Oyo State.
“I express heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late Aseyin of Iseyinland, the Aseyin-in-Council, and the sons and daughters of Iseyin land.
“I equally commiserate with the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs and pray to God to spare the lives of all its members.” the governor said.