The Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land,Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, has described the death of the late Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Abdul-Ganiyu Adekunle Salawudeen(Oloogunebi Ajinese 1) as a collosal loss, saying Yoruba has lost one of its illustrious sons.
Adams, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi, said that the death of the first-class monarch had robbed Yoruba land of another illustrious son.
The Yoruba generalissimo, while condoling with the Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde and the people of Iseyin, described Aseyin’s passing as one death too many, with the state losing four of its foremost monarchs in the last seven months.
“When you consider the rate at which we lose our traditional rulers, particularly, in Oyo state in the last seven months, you begin to wonder why and how this had negatively affected Yoruba land and the traditional institution across southwest.
“These are very difficult moments in our history because Yoruba don’t lose prominent Obas in such shocking manner.
“The death of Aseyin has robbed us of an exemplary ruler whose life was a true reflection of service to humanity.
“With a positive mindset, courage, character and interest of a leader whose vision is to transform the town and live for the growth and development of others, the late Aseyin had made remarkable impacts that would outlive him.
“Part of his achievements are very obvious because he brought unprecedented development to Iseyin town, making the town one of the fastest-developing in Oyo town.
“I pray God to give the family and the people of Iseyin the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
