Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari (APC-Oyo North) and the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao, have expressed shock over the death of Oba Abdul-Ganiy Adekunle, the Aseyin of Iseyin.
The duo, in their respective condolence messages, made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan, described the traditional ruler’s death as a great loss.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the traditional ruler, the 28th Aseyin of Iseyin, died on Sunday morning at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan.
Buhari, in a statement he personally signed, described the traditional ruler’s death as “colloidal”.
“The death of Kabiesi Aseyin was a very touching and painful experience due to his uncommon traits in community development and nation-building,” he said.
The lawmaker said that the traditional ruler’s 15 years of reign brought development to Iseyin Town and the entire Oke-Ogun Zone of the state.
“He was an Oba, who loved his subjects and brought development to the ancient town. His wisdom and guidance fostered unity in Iseyin, Oke-Ogun, and Oyo State. He will be missed,” Buhari said.
He said that the traditional ruler died as an achiever and would surely be remembered for his unforgettable roles in building his subjects and humanity.
Buhari condoled with the immediate family and the entire people of Iseyin, praying that God would give them the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
He also prayed that God would forgive all his shortcomings and grant him Aljannat Firdaous on the day of accountability.
In his condolence, the Olugbon, also the Vice-Chairman, Oyo State Council of Traditional Rulers, expressed shock over the transition of Aseyin of Iseyin.
Alao, in a statement he personally signed, said he received the news of Oba Salaudeen’s sudden death as a rude shock.
“This is another great loss to the Oyo State Obas Council and Chiefs. He served his people wholeheartedly and was selfless. We, all in the traditional council of Oyo State, will miss him dearly.
“I pray God Almighty comfort and console his family as well as the entire Oyo State,” he said.