The Aseyin Royal Family has announced the passage of the Aseyin of Iseyin land, Oba Dr Abdulganiy Salawudeen Adekunle Oloogunebi, Ajinese I.
The family in a statement signed by Secretary, Aseyin Royal Family, Prince Femi Olalere, said the monarch died on Sunday, July 24, 2022.
According to the statement, the late monarch spent 15 years on the throne and died at the age of 62.
The remains of the late monarch woulf be buried on Monday, July 25, 2022.
“The entire Aseyin Royal Family regrets to announce the transition of our father and Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Dr. Abdulganiy Salawudeen Adekunle Oloogunebi Ajinese 1, which happened on the wee hours of Sunday, the 24th July, 2022 after a protracted illness.
“Oba Adekunle, whose demise came after spending sixty-two (62) years on earth and fifteen (15) years on the throne will be buried on Monday 25th July, 2022.
“The entire Aseyin Royal family appreciates the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy, Mr. Bayo Lawal for their support during his illness. God Almighty will continue to bless and see them through,” the statement read.
Oyo lost exemplary monarch- Makinde
Meanwhile Oyo State Governor, Engr. ‘Seyi Makinde has described the death of Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Abdulganiyu Adekunle Salawudeen Adekunle Ologunebi, Ajinese I, as shocking and painful.
The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa,maintained that the death of Oba Salawudeen is a huge loss to the state, as the late monarch was an exemplary leader and a true believer in the progress and development of Oyo State.
Makinde, who described the late Aseyin as a great royal achiever, said he went about the business of developing Iseyin with the positive aggression of a change agent, who 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 Iseyin land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulganiyu Adekunle Salau.
“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.
“Oba Salau worked with the vigour and aggression of a change agent, who would stop at nothing to achieve a positive turnaround of his society. He made the business of developing and repositioning Iseyin his passionate goal and he achieved same in his close to two decades of royal leadership.
“I express heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late Aseyin of Iseyinland, the Aseyin-in-Council and the sons and daughters of Iseyinland.
“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.
