EKO HOT BLOG reports that a major setback has been encountered in the process of choosing a new Aseyin of Iseyin in Oyo State, as Ashiru Oroleye, who was an Oro Priest and Aaba Odofin of Iseyin, passed away on Thursday following a brief illness.
It was gathered that he died at an undisclosed hospital in Iseyin at age 77.
The late Aseyin, Oba Abdul-Ganiyu Salawudeen, joined his ancestors on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the age of 62 after a protracted illness and the process for the selection of a new monarch has been on since then.
The priest, who was installed as the Aaba Odofin Aseyin about seven years ago, according to the tradition of the town, must partake in the installation rites of any Aseyin.
A palace source, who does not want to be mentioned in print, told journalists, “The tradition has it that the installation of any Aseyin must be done by the Aaba Odofin alongside other major priests like the Oluwo Aseyin of Iseyin.
“All possible efforts would be put in place to have another Aaba Odofin in place soonest, so as not to hamper the ongoing selection process.
The efforts to replace the Aaba will not be delayed, those in charge will not tarry at all, because it is important so as not to hamper the ongoing selection process of picking a new Aseyin.
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