Traditional Chiefs in Akure Kingdom, Ondo State capital has officially announced the demise of the Paramount Ruler of the Kingdom, Oba Adebiyi Adesida. The King was earlier reported to have passed on in his palace at about 2.30 am on Sunday, December 1, after a brief illness. Speaking to Journalists at the premises of the King’s palace, after announcing the demise of the King, The Sao of Akure Kingdom, High Chief Moses Adebayo said that the news of the Deji’s death was a rude shock and a highly unfortunate incident to the entire people of Akure. Some indigenes of the town who spoke to Journalists also expressed sadness on the untimely death of their King. The late Oba Adebiyi Adesida was enthroned as Deji in September 2010. He was until his death the Chairman of the Council of Traditional Rulers in Ondo State.as a respect there will be 7days of no business activity in the state.. He died at the age of 63 after 3 years on the throne.