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  • New Alaafin of Oyo ‘ll emerge soon – Makinde

    New Alaafin of Oyo ‘ll emerge soon – Makinde

    Oyo State Government has assured the people of Oyo Town that new Alaafin of Oyo would emerge soon, urging them to be patient.

    Gov. Seyi Makinde gave the assurance at the eighth day fidau/interdenominational prayer held in honour of the late Oba Adeyemi at the palace arcade in Oyo.

    The late Oba Adeyemi died on April 22 at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti.

    Makinde, represented by Chief Bayo Lawal, the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Matters, said he was awared that people were anxious to have new king.

    “People are eager to see the next king, but we have to follow due process.

    “We promise not to compromise and another Alaafin will come in due time,” the governor said.

    Earlier, in their separate sermons, Imam Masud Ajokidero and Rev. Eyitayo Sulola, urged the people to always embrace orderliness as observed by the late Alaafin when he was alive.

    They called on the kingmakers “Oyo Mesi” to follow the path of peace and not moneybags in the selection process of the new king.

    In her remarks, Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson, the Iyalode of Yorubaland, described the late Alaafin as father of Yorubas, who always fight for the right of his people.

    Lawson said, “He always listen to the cry of Yorubas and was great historian. I wish the incoming king will sustain the legacies he left behind.”

    In his remarks, Oba AbdulRashid Anikulapo, the Onibode of Igboholand, said that something bad had happened to the Yorubas with the death of Alaafin.

    Anikulapo said that the traditional ruler had enthroned many kings across the South-West, including Oke-Ogun, who were not beaded crown wearing Kings before he was enthroned in 1970.

  • Late Alaafin brought honour and glory to Yorubaland – Group

    Late Alaafin brought honour and glory to Yorubaland – Group

    The death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi on Friday, put an end to a reign that brought glory and honour to Yorubaland, The Yoruba Leadership and Peace Initiative (TYLPI) has said.

    In a statement signed by its Director of Publicity, Mr. Tunde Ipinmisho, the group said the late Alaafin, during his reign, always defended what he considered to be the best interest of the Yoruba.

    It said that the Alaafin, always resplendent in the best attires of the Yoruba, promoted the culture of his people beyond the nation’s shores.

    According to TYLPI, the late Oba Adeyemi’s strong voice on issues whenever he spoke, gave honour, respect and dignity to the Yoruba race.

    It also praised the late Alaafin’s foresight in working with those who could assist in transforming to reality, his dream of Oyo becoming a modern city and a major hub for business, commerce and tourism.

    The group commended the strong commitment of the late traditional ruler to education, noting that it was a lasting tribute to his doggedness in that regard that, during his reign, Oyo became a university town and a host to other higher institutions of learning.

    The deep knowledge of the history and traditions of the Yoruba, TYLPI added, made Adeyemi a living resource for those interested in knowing more about the race.

    It said Oba Adeyemi’s death had created left a big leadership vacuum in Yorubaland and prayed that at the right time, a fitting successor to the late monarch would emerge to continue the struggle for the improvement of the lives of the people.

    TYLPI expressed its condolences to the people and government of Oyo State as well as the family left behind by the monarch.

  • Death of Alaafin of Oyo stalls installation of Femi Gbajabiamila as Aare Baasofin of Yorubaland

    Death of Alaafin of Oyo stalls installation of Femi Gbajabiamila as Aare Baasofin of Yorubaland

    Following the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the installation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, as the Aare Baasofin of Yorubaland (the Supreme Lawmaker of Yorubaland) has been suspended.

    This was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Lanre Lasisi, on Sunday.

     

    Lasisi said the event, which was planned to take place on Friday, May 27, 2022, was postponed over the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III.

     

    It was gathered that Alaafin died 35 days to Gbajabiamila’s chieftaincy conferment ceremony, which was part of activities to mark the lawmaker’s 60th birthday.

     

    Gbajabiamila was conferred with the traditional title of Aare Baasofin of Yorubaland (the Supreme Lawmaker of Yorubaland) by the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, in September 2021.

     

    An invitation card of the event that surfaced online shows that the installation is slated to take place on Friday, May 27, 2022, with the All Progressives Congress’ presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu, was named as the Chairman of the occasion.

     

    Also, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, was slated to be the Royal Father of the Day while Chief Commander, Ebenezer Obey and K1 De Ultimate were named as the musicians to entertain guests at the event.

     

    The statement read, “You will recall that his Royal Highness, the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III communicated the conferment of the title of Aare Baasofin of Yoruba Land to Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila through an appointment letter dated September 7, 2021, and presented to the Speaker on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the National Assembly, Abuja, by members of the Oyomesi Council led by the Bashorun of Oyo Kingdom, High Chief Olayinka Ayoola, who is the traditional Prime Minister of Oyo Kingdom and Bishop Ayo Ladigbolu.

     

    “Upon which the Speaker, in turn, accepted the appointment with gratitude to God. However, due to the tight work schedule of the Speaker, the Chieftaincy ceremony could not hold throughout 2021, until this year when the date of May 27, 2022, was agreed with the palace but as God in his majesty will have it the revered monarch passed on Friday night before the distribution of Invitation cards for the event (May Allah grant him Aljanah Firdaus).

     

    “Naturally, the event can no longer hold as the Speaker, the entire Yoruba race, Nigerians home and abroad mourn the demise of the widely respected Monarch.”

  • Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III made a promise to me this year – Ooni of Ife reveals

    Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III made a promise to me this year – Ooni of Ife reveals

    The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has disclosed that the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, made a promise to him to pay his first visit to the Ooni palace in Ile-Ife.

    Ooni described the passage of the Alaafin as a loss to the entire Oduduwa race worldwide.

    This is contained in a statement by his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare, made available to newsmen on Saturday.

    Ooni Ogunwusi, who doubles as the Natural Head of the Oduduwa race worldwide, stated that the late Alaafin was a worthy elder whose entire life was dedicated to the promotion of the prestigious Yoruba culture and advancement of humanity.

    Alaafin made a promise to make his first visit to the Ooni before the middle of the year

    “We have lost a great icon, a great monarch, who saw Oyo through civilization, and modern development without jettisoning the cultural sacredness of the throne first occupied by Alaafin Oranmiyan The Great.

    “Ile Oodua Palace and the Ooni had a great working relationship with the late Alaafin who gave his best in resolving major conflicts in Yoruba land and uniting all sons and daughters of Oduduwa globally among other landmark achievements.

    “The late Alaafin is one of the privileged elders that contributed to the growth of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and also saw the country through military and democratic eras with unquantifiable positive inputs,” he said.

    Ooni Ogunwusi recalled his last encounter with the late Oyo Royal Father early last month when they both held a closed door meeting of peace and reconciliation with some frontline politicians of Yoruba origin at Ibadan.

    According to him, Alaafin made a promise to make his first visit to the Ooni before the middle of the year.

    Ooni prayed for the soul of the late Alaafin as well as the family to have the fortitude to bear his death.

    He also prayed that Oyo would be spiritually guided to complete the burial of the Royal Father in full accordance with the culture and traditions of their ancestors.

    “While the demise of Oba Adeyemi would be greatly missed for his indelible imprint as a great descendant of Oduduwa, the Ooni hereby urges the entire House of Oduduwa worldwide to continue to pray for the deceased’s family and Oyo indigenes at this trying time.

    “May the Almighty Olodumare also be with the Oyomesi at this critical time that may challenge the culture and traditions of their ancestors in the process of burial rites and the process of selecting the next Alaafin.

    “The position of Alaafin is too culturally important to be handled in a way that undermines our collective traditions and culture.

    “God shall solidly stand with the Oyomesi and the entire Oyo kingdom,” the statement said.

  • Atiku mourns Alaafin of Oyo

    Atiku mourns Alaafin of Oyo

    Former Vice President and also a 2023 Presidential aspirant Atiku Abubakar, has described the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, as a great loss for Nigeria and Africa at large.

    Abubakar in a statement by his Special Adviser, Paul Ibe, on Saturday in Abuja, said that the late Oba Adeyemi was a worthy ambassador of Yoruba culture and royal elegance.

    The former vice president recalled that his last encounter with Oba Adeyemi was during the coronation of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun in Ibadan.

    “I admired the royal splendour of Oba Adeyemi and the fact that he remained the longest-serving Alaafin means that Oyo and indeed Nigerians will not forget his reign,” he said.

    Abubakar, who said that he was deeply touched by the news of Oba Adeyemi’s demise, commiserates with his immediate family, Gov. Seyi Makinde, the government and the people of Oyo State.

    He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the soul of the late king a gentle repose and to give his immediate family and the people of Oyo Kingdom the fortitude to bear the loss.

  • Alaafin’s death: End of remarkable, glorious era – Olubadan

    Alaafin’s death: End of remarkable, glorious era – Olubadan

    The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, says the death of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo, is the end of a remarkable and glorious era.

    Balogun made the assertions in a statement he personally signed on Saturday in Ibadan, following the announcement of the death of the great oba.

    The Olubadan, who expressed shock at the news of the death of the Oyo traditional ruler, recalled that he met the late Adeyemi at his coronation/installation in March.

    He described the late traditional ruler as “a royal father per excellence, who projected Yoruba culture and civilisation with awe and dignity”.

    According to him, with his exit, Yoruba has lost a rare gem.

    “A highly scholarly, pragmatic and dynamic monarch with undiluted love for his race and people, Alaafin would be sorely missed by humanity for his contributions which would continue to speak for him eternally.

    “Together with the late Alaafin, we have been friends for a very long time. So, his death is a personal loss to me and very painful too that he won’t be around now that I have become Olubadan to share from his rich experience.

    “Death is an inevitable end of mankind and it will come at Allah’s appointed time for every individual. We take solace in the good works the Almighty Allah used the late Alaafin to do for humanity and the good name being left behind.

    “I commiserate with the government and people of Oyo State, the Oyoland and the immediate and extended families of our highly reverred Alaafin with supplication to the Almighty Allah to accept him to His kingdom and grant all the fortitude to bear the loss,” Olubadan said.

  • Alaafin of Oyo remains ‘ll be buried 4.00 p.m – Palace source

    Alaafin of Oyo remains ‘ll be buried 4.00 p.m – Palace source

    The remains of the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo in Oyo State, will be interred by 4.00 p.m, in accordance with Islamic injunction.

    It was gathered that the late Alaafin will be buried by 4.00 p.m, being a devout Muslim till he joined his ancestors.

    According to a reliable source, Baba will be buried today according to Islamic rites. He is going to be buried in Baara.

    “Baara is not just the final resting place of all the Alaafins.

    “It is also a place where the Alaafin goes to whenever there is need to commune with his ancestors to seek for guidance and or directions,” the source told NAN.

    However, one of the respected Oyo Princes, Bishop Ayo Ladigbolu, together with sons of the departed traditional ruler, have been holding meetings behind the door since discussing the burial plans.

    The meeting began upon the arrival of Babatunde Adeyemi, the first son of the foremost oba.

    Ladigbolu, who the source said had been busy making necessary contacts on the burial plans, could not picked calls to his cellphone, nor reply to messages in respect of the burial plans.

    There was uneasy calm at the palace, as many people seen around the palace were in mournful mood over the passage of their frontline traditional ruler.

    They were unwilling to discuss about the passage of the traditional ruler, claiming that there was no official announcement yet on it.

    According to a reliable source, many leaders in the town are still in shock about the whole thing, as they are still patiently waiting for further details about it.

    Earlier, Mr Bode Durojaiye, the Media Aide to Alaafin, confirmed the reports.

    In a telephone interview Durojaiye simply said, “Won ti ku” (He is dead).

    According to him, it is true; the Alaafin had joined his ancestors. We are there now.

    Adeyemi was said to have joined his ancestors on Friday night at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, where he had gone for routine medical checkup.

    Within the last five months, Oyo State had lost three prominent traditional rulers.

    The Soun of Ogbomosoland, late Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, who died in December, 2021; the late Oba Saliu Adetunji, the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland, died on Jan. 2 and now the Alaafin of Oyo.

    The first class oba, who reigned for 52 years, departed at the age of 83.

    Meanwhile, Gov. Seyi Makinde, is expected to make an official announcement upon receiving the report of the traditional ruler’s passage.

    The remains of Alaafin were brought to Oyo on Saturday morning to commence the necessary traditional rites of his passage.