The Aseyin Royal Family has announced the departure of the 28th Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Abdulganiy Salawudeen Adekunle.
He breathed his last at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan Sunday morning after a protracted illness which had confined him to hospital bed for over two weeks.
A statement signed by the Secretary of the Royal Family, Prince Segun Olalere also said the late monarch will be laid to rest on Monday, 25th.
The statement reads “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.”