Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, described the death of the Asigangan of Igangan, Oba Abdul-Azeez Adewuyi Aribiyan II, on Tuesday, as another sad loss to the state.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted him as commiserating with the immediate family of the traditional ruler, the entire people of Igangan, the people of Ibarapaland and the traditional institution in the zone and Oyo State.
According to the governor, the entire people of Ibarapaland and, indeed, the Oyo State government, would miss the late royal father, whom he said collaborated with his government to restore peace to Igangan.
The governor said: “I received the news of the passing of the Asigangan of Igangan, Oba Abdul-Azeez Adewuyi, who joined the pantheon of the gods today.
“Oba Adewuyi’s demise is another sad loss among the ranks of our royal fathers. I express heart-felt condolences to his family, the people of Igangan and the traditional council in Ibarapa and Oyo State.
“Kabiyesi will be remembered for his love for his community and his readiness to cooperate with the state government to restore peace to Igangan, which has been yielding positive results.
“May Allah forgive his sins and grant repose to Oba Adewuyi’s soul.”
On his part, the Speaker, Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Adebo Ogundoyin has mourned the death of the Asigangan The Asigangan of Igangan land in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo state.
The Speaker in a statement in Ibadan described the death of the monarch at 76 as shocking.
The Oba reportedly joined his ancestors Tuesday morning during a brief illness.
Hon Ogundoyin said ” It is sad that Oyo state has again lost another traditional ruler, the Asigangan. His death is coming just nine days after the death of the Soun of Ogbomoso land, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade the third. Another guardian and custodier of our tradition and culture has gone to the land beyond.
“My heartfelt condolences to the people of Igangan land and to the entire people of Ibarapaland. Oba Lasisi Olawuyi Adeoyo is a friend close to me and a highly intelligent monarch. I will personally miss his elderly and fatherly counseling as well as his amiable nature”
The Speaker also commiserated with the Oyo State traditional council in general and Ibarapa traditional council in particular on the death of Oba Asigangan.
Hon Ogundoyin prayed for the repose of the soul of the Oba.