The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has described the death of musician, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, as a colossal loss to Yorubaland, Nigeria and the world at large.
The monarch also called on the government
to investigate circumstances surrounding the singer’s death.
In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Alli Ibraheem, Oba Akanbi also appealed to youths who are protesting over the development to be civil in their conduct.
He said, “I commiserate with his immediate family and the entertainment industry and also call on the ardent lovers of Mohbad to leave the street and go home. The protest may be hijacked by hoodlums if not properly managed.
“Stakeholders are already working to ensure justice for Mohbad. The youth should cooperate with the government by conducting themselves in a peaceful manner.
“Once again, may the soul of the departed Mohbad rest in peace.”