Governor Biodun Oyebanji has expressed shock over the death of the Elemure of Emure-Ekiti, Oba Emmanuel Adebayo.

In a condolence message by his spokesman, Yinka Oyebode, Mr Oyebanji described the royal father’s demise as a sad development, given that he did not exhibit any sign of illness during the recent meeting of traditional rulers.

He described Mr Adebayo as a loving and dependable traditional ruler who loved and cared for his people and showed tremendous interest in their welfare and the development of Emure-Ekiti.

Mr Oyebanji condoled with the late monarch’s family, the Elemure-in-Council and the town’s people over the royal father’s exit.

He urged them to be consoled by the fact that the late monarch lived an impactful life of service to the town, the state, Nigeria, and humanity in general, for which he would remain unforgettable.

“My condolences and that of the government of Ekiti State to the immediate family of the late Kabiyesi, the Elemure-in-Council and the good people of Emure-Ekiti on the demise of the Elemure, Oba Emmanuel Adebayo. The late Oba Adebayo was a great leader of his people, a lover of development and a patriot, who devoted his early life to the service of the country.

“As a police officer, he rose to the position of Commissioner of Police before ascending the throne of his forefathers, where he also made his mark as a traditional ruler, whose reign attracted huge development to his town.

“Our prayer is that the good Lord would grant the dear departed monarch eternal rest and comfort the family and the good people of Emure-Ekiti,” the governor said.

(NAN)