Alaafin’s Death: The End Of An Era- Oluwo

Oluwo of Iwo land, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi,Telu I,has described the death of His Imperial Majesty,Alafin of Oyo,Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, as a end of an era.

Oba Akanbi noted that his death was a monumental loss to the traditional institution adding that his vacuum is most likely irreplaceable.

In a statement made available to Citymirrorews through Oluwo Chief Press Secretary Alli Ibraheem,Oluwo said that he will continue to adorn Alafin of Oyo and promoting his achievements as he served the land wholeheartedly till his death.

According to the statement “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.