Aseyin of Iseyin in Oyo State, Oba Adekunle Salawudeen, has joined his ancestors.
He was aged 62.
Family sources have reportedly confirmed the transition of the monarch.
His death happened on Sunday.
Aseyin, who ascended the throne in 2007, was said to have died at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan, where he had been for months due to undisclosed ailments.
His remains, according to reports, were being arranged for onward journey to his town.
Ibadan to Iseyin is a less than one hour journey.
Traditionalists are said to have begun passage rites around the ancient town.
Iseyin is an ancient Yoruba town located in the northern part of the state, about 91 km to the state capital, Ibadan.
Recall that in December 2021, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Ajagungbade Oyewumi joined his ancestors, followed by the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji in January 2022 while the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi also transited
In his condolence message, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao and the Vice-Chairman, Oyo state Council of traditional rulers expressed shock over the transition of Aseyin of Iseyin.
The monarch, in a statement personally signed stated: “The death Of Aseyin Of Iseyin, Oba Abdul Ganiyu Adekunle Salau got to me suddenly. This is another great loss to Oyo State Obas Council and Chiefs.
“He served his people whole heartedly and selfless. We all in the traditional council in Oyo State will missed him dearly.
“I pray God almighty comfort and console his family and the entire oyo state.”
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