Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde yesterday mourned the death of the Onigbeti of Igbeti in Olorunsogo Local Government, Oba Emmanuel Oyebisi, Afasegbejo III.
He said his demise had left a vacuum.
Makinde described the late traditional ruler as a good and a peace-loving leader, who worked hard for the development of his domain and the progress of his subjects.
A statement by the Special Assistant (Print Media) to the Governor, Moses Alao, quoted him as commiserating with the Igbeti community, Oyo State Traditional Council and the family of the deceased royal father.
He said: “I condole with the entire Igbeti community of Olorunsogo Local Government on the death of the Onigbeti of Igbeti, Oba Emmanuel Oyekan Oyebisi.
“I equally commiserate with the Oyo State Traditional Council, 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 was unprecedented. He never missed an opportunity to make this clear.