Community leader and Chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Dr Olusola Ayandele, has described the death of Oba Abdul-Azeez Adeoye, the Asigangan of Iganganland, as a huge loss to Ibarapa land and the state in general.
This is contained in a statement issued by his Personal Assistant, Sola Adeleke, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late Oba Adeoye, born in August 1948, joined his ancestors in the early hours of Tuesday during a brief illness.
NAN also reports that the traditional ruler died few days after the demise of another prominent traditional ruler in the state, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi.
Ayandele described the demise of the traditional ruler as a huge loss to Igangan, Ibarapa land and Oyo State in general.
“I have received the tragic news of the demise of our king in the early hours of Tuesday during a brief illness.”
“This is a great loss to Ibarapa land and indeed, the Yoruba race. Our late royal father was a dogged fighter and very courageous.”
“He was a great leader who loved and stood by his people at every situation” Ayandele said.
He recalled the efforts and courage of the late traditional ruler during the recent travail of Igangan community in the hands of some unknown gunmen.
Ayandele expressed condolence to the family, Igangan community, the traditional institution and the people of the state.
“We will miss Kabiyesi’s love, support and wisdom. He lived a fulfilled life and the good people of Ibarapa will forever remember him.”
“May the Lord grant the family and good people of Iganganland fortitude to bear the loss” he said.
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