The death of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba (Dr) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III has been described as a colossal loss to Yoruba race across the globe.
The Senator representing Oyo North and leading Governorship Aspirant under the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Buhari Abdulfatai gave this description in a condolence message to the family of Oba Adeyemi made available to Journalists in the early hours of today.
The lawmaker said “the death of Kabiesi Alaafin was a very torching and painful experience to numerous people in Nigeria.”
According to him, the 52years reigns of the prominent Yoruba Oba, Kabiesi Adeyemi did not only witness development of Oyo Kingdom but the entire Yorubaland and people of Yoruba race.
“He was an Oba whom God bestowed on, His wisdom and guidance for unique traditional institutions in every nook and cranny of the world especially where Yorubas are found,” Senator Buhari hinted.
The Legislator added “a minute spent with Alaafin while alive was like a hundred years full of lessons. You’ll surely gain a lot whenever you’re with Kaabiesi”.
He declared that Oba Adeyemi’s accommodation and strategies put up to foster peaceful coexistence of his people and people of other tribes remain unique and it has helped in the adequate security of lives and properties in Oyo township.
“We have lost a reservoir of knowledge of Yoruba Culture, Tradition and History but in every situation and circumstances, there is always a cause to thank God”.
“Kabiesi Adeyemi died as an achiever and he will surely be remembered for the unforgettable roles towards the building of not only his subjects but the generality of humanity across the world,” Senator Buhari expressed.
The legislator condoled with the immediate family of Oba Adeyemi; the wives, children and siblings as he prayed onto God to give them fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
Senator Buhari prayed for the soul of Oba Adeyemi to rest in peace and that God shall forgive all his shircomings grant onto him Aljannat Firdaous on the day of accountability.
