Connect with us

News

Buhari, Gbajabiamila Mourn Alaafin Of Oyo Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III

Published

on

President Muhammadu Buhari and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila have condoled with the Government and people of Oyo State over the passing of Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, 83.

They noted that Oba Adeyemi’s reign covered major historic transitions in the country, and witnessed transformations in his domain.

The President affirms that the Alaafin of Oyo’s 52 years rule was remarkable in many ways, most significant was the emphasis he placed on human development, thereby encouraging learning as a culture and formal education as a necessity while promoting values of peace and stability.

As a highly revered traditional ruler, President Buhari further noted the late monarch’s numerous participations in national meetings and conferences to shape the future of the country, and the living words of wisdom he shared at every opportunity on unity and people-focused governance.

The President shared the grief with the Oyo State Traditional Council, Oba Lamidi’s family, friends, and associates, particularly in sports where he left another footprint and prayed that the Almighty God will receive his soul.

On his part, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, described the passing away of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, as a sad development that touched him personally.

Gbajabiamila said the death of the paramount Yoruba ruler came to him as a rude shock, describing the late Alaafin, who had been like a father to him, as a very intelligent father with a sound grasp of traditional, social, political and international history. 

According to him, Oba Adeyemi was a man of peace whose five decades of quality leadership to his people endeared him to the masses.

Speaker Gbajabiamila, who was recently appointed the Aare Baasofin of Yoruba Land by the late Alaafin, said the death of the traditional ruler has created a void too difficult to fill.

He said the Alaafin would be sorely missed by him and all Nigerians, especially the Yoruba people, as he served as a father figure to all, giving wise counsel when needed. He has supported the political career of many Nigerian leaders especially in the quest of Gbajabiamila’s journey to the Speakership of the country. 

While praying for Allah (SWT) to find a peaceful resting place for the Alaafin, Gbajabiamila sent his condolences to the people and Government of Oyo State, especially the Royal Family and the entire Yoruba race.

Advertisement
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Breaking News...