Makinde Mourns As Oyo Monarch Dies At 77

The Onigbeti of Igbeti, Oba Emmanuel Oyebisi, Afasegbejo III, who is one of the prominent traditional rulers in Oyo State, has died.

The monarch, who reigned for 17 years died at 77.

The state governor, Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the monarch as a big loss which had created a big vaccum.

The governor commiserated with Igbeti community on Sunday in a statement by his Special Assistant (Print Media), Moses Alao

He said, “I condole with the entire Igbeti community of Olorunsogo Local Government Area of the state on the demise of the Onigbeti of Igbeti, Oba Emmanuel Oyekan Oyebisi.

“I equally commiserate with the Oyo State Traditional Council and friends, families and well-wishers of the late royal father.

“I have had many encounters with the late Oba Oyebisi, beginning from the pre-2015 general election days while seeking the governorship seat.

“The late Kabiyesi was a great leader and a peace-loving ruler. His love for the development of Igbeti and Oyo State in general is unprecedented and he never missed an opportunity to make this clear.

“Surely, Oba Oyebisi’s death has left a huge vacuum in Olorunsogo Local Government and among the traditional council in the state.

“It is my prayer that God grants repose to his soul and uphold the community and the family he left behind.”