The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, said he visited the late Alaafin in Oyo only a week ago after feeling drawn to him.
He said: “Alaafin was a worthy father. The rich and truthful pictures of Oba Adeyemi always endeared liberal minds to him.
“During the last moment, we had a long talk about traditions. We had jolly talks as usual at our last meeting.
“I told him that I had things in common with him and he was the pillar God used in keeping the traditional institution.
“I enjoyed many things about the Alaafin, and I told him that he represented true traditional institution, always telling the truth and standing by it.
“I said that he was mentally rich and that caused our relationship to be strong. I prayed for him.
“Oba Adeyemi’s 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 adore him by promoting his achievements.”
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