The Aseyin of Iseyin in Oyo State, Oba Adekunle Salawudeen has joined his ancestors.
According to a statement released by the monarch’s family, the king passed after a protracted illness and will be buried tomorrow (Monday).
“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 Matters, Mr. Bayo Lawal for their support during his illness. God Almighty will continue to bless and see them through.” The statement read.
The monarch’s death, which happened on Sunday, is the fourth of such occurrences among senior traditional rulers in Oyo State in eight months.
It would be recalled the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Ajagungbade Oyewumi died in December 2021, followed by the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who, respectively, joined their ancestors, in January and April 2022.
Iseyin is an ancient Yoruba town located in northern Oyo State, about 91 kilometres to the capital, Ibadan.