Asigangan: We’ve Lost Another Great Yoruba Traditional Ruler-Senator Balogun
Senator Kola Balogun has described the passage of the Asigangan of Igangan land, Oba Lasisi Olawuyi Adeboye, Aribiyan II, Gbadewolu 1, as the exit of another great traditional ruler in Yorubaland.
The traditional ruler, as announced by the chairman of Ibarapa Local Government Area, Honourable Lateef Akorede, joined his ancestors in the early hours of today.
The death of the traditional ruler was announced barely a week after the passage of the late Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewunmi Ajagungbade III, penultimate Sunday.
Senator Balogun, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, reacting to the passage of the death of the traditional ruler, said his passage was the end of another era.
In a condolence message to the family of the deceased oba, the Oyo State government and the people of the state, he described the late Asigangan as a traditional ruler who ensured the continued existence of peace and tranquility in his domain during his reign.
“Kabiyesi, the Asigangan of Igangan land, was an epitome of traditions. He was, indeed a traditional ruler to the core. The late kabiyesi was a great traditional ruler who worked for and sustained peace in his domain.
“During his reign, Oba Lasisi Olawuyi Adeboye worked to uphold the territorial integrity of his domain. He, along with other critical stakeholders, maintained the continued existence of his people.
“His passage is a great loss to Igangan land, Ibarapa land, the entire people of Oyo State and, indeed, the Yoruba race,” the vice chairman, Senate Committee on Sports and Youth Development said.
Senator Balogun further said: “Like I used to say, we are all destined, as humans, to keep a date with our creator. Kabiyesi has paid his dues and he has returned to his maker. But he will be sorely missed.
“On behalf of myself and my family, the good people of Oyo State South Senatorial District, I want to commiserate with the Oyo State government, the people of Igangan and the immediate family of kabiyesi over the irreparable loss.”
