The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrooshed Akanbi, has described the demise of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, as a monumental loss to the traditional institution, adding that the vacuum created by the monarch’s passage was most likely irreplaceable.
Oba Akanbi in a condolence message titled: ‘Alaafin’s death: End of an era’, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, obtained in Osogbo on Saturday, also recalled his last meeting with late Oba Adeyemi.
Alaafin’s Death: The End Of An Era- Oluwo
I visited Baba Alaafin last week when my mind got attracted to him. We had a private jolly talks. We were both happy and joyous as I drank from his wealth of history. At our meeting, we scheduled an event for early next month (May) here in Osun State. As God would have it, I got the news of his demise this morning. But who dare question God?
The death of Alaafin Iku Baba Yeye, Lamidi Adeyemi Olayiwola was a monumental loss to the traditional institution. His vacuum is most likely irreplaceable. His death is no doubt the end of an era. He was a force and a true, responsible father to the Yoruba nation.
Even at death, I will continue to adorn him by promoting his achievement. His love and loyalty to Yorubaland was never questionable. He served the land wholeheartedly. Till his death, he was still serving.
May your depart be a rest as I pray God should forgive your shortcomings and grant you Aljana Firdaus.
My condolences to the Adeyemis, the Oyomesi, Oyo Township, Oyo State and Nigeria at large.
