Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the State has lost another exemplary monarch.

The governor made the assertion while reacting to the passage of the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Abdulganiyu Adekunle Salau.

He described the death as shocking, painful and a huge loss to the State.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, Makinde said that the monarch was an exemplary leader and a true believer in the progress and development of the State.

Makinde said, “I have been informed of the passage of the Aseyin of Iseyinland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulganiyu Adekunle Salau.

“His death is another great loss among the ranks of leading traditional rulers in our dear state. This death is painful and shocking, but we can only submit to the will of the Almighty God, who alone has the power over life and death.

“Again, Oyo State has lost an exemplary royal father and a true believer in the progress and development of Oyo State”.