Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi has described the death of the Otun Olubadan, High Chief Omowale Kuye, as depressing to the State and Ibadanland in particular.

He said the death of the Ibadan high chief, which came on the heels of the passing on of the Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Sulaimon Omiyale was a colossal loss to the people of the State

The governor lamented the death of the two most senior members of the Olubadan Advisory Council in quick succession, which he said marked a sombre moment in the annals of Olubadan chieftaincy and Ibadanland in general.

A statement by the Secretary to the State Government said that the solace for the State government, sons and daughters of Ibadanland, as well as the Olubadan Advisory Counciul was that the two most senior high chiefs died at ripe ages.

While High Chief Omiyale died on November 7 at the age of 91, High Chief Kuye joined his ancestors on November 19 at the age of 87.

The governor prayed that Allah grant the souls of the two illustrious sons of Ibadan land Al-Jannah Firdaus and to give their families, loved ones and the entire state the fortitude to bear the great loss.