Former Governor of Ogun State and senator represnting Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State on the passage of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi,the Alaafin of Oyo.

In a starement personnaly signed by him,Senator Amosun described Oba Adeyemi as a human library with remarkable knowledge of the history of Yorubaland and Nigeria.He said it was a personal loss to him because Oba Adeyemi was his counselor and adviser.

” I commiserate with the Government and good people of Oyo State and the entire Yorubaland as our revered traditional ruler, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Lamidi Adeyemi III,the Alaafin of Oyo, joins his ancestors at the age of 83 years.

The exit of Oba Adeyemi III is a great loss to all of us in Yorubaland and indeed, the whole of Nigeria. Oba Adeyemi was a symbol and custodian of the rich culture and tradition of the Yoruba traditional institution as well as a source of inspiration for the entire Yorubaland.

Kabiyesi was a cherished leader and a respected Elder Statesman who demonstrated exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment towards the unity, cohesion, harmony and continued development of the Oyo empire, the entire Yorubaland and Nigeria. At a personal level,I have lost a counsellor and adviser whose wisdom and courage are not in surplus supply in this clime.

It is on record that Oba Adeyemi’s 51-year reign as the Alaafin of Oyo brought about all-around development to the Oyo, Oyo State and Nigeria.

He was a detribalised monarch who epitomised and championed peaceful co-existence and unity of the people.He was a human library of Yoruba and Nigeria’s chequered history.

I comisserate with His Excellenct, Engr Seyi Makinde, the Governor, and the good people, of Oyo State on the passage of Kabiyesi.

My heart also goes out to the family of Kabiyesi and the entire good people of Oyo. For them, Kabiyesi has left a huge shoe that will be difficult to fill.

It is my prayer that the Almighty Allah (SWT) will grant our Kabiyesi Aljannah Firdaus and grant his family, the people of Oyo and Oyo State as well as the entire Yorubaland the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed the death of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III.

In a statement on Saturday by his Chief Press Secretary, Taiwo Adisa, the governor declared that the death of the traditional ruler was a huge loss to the state, Nigeria, and the Yoruba race.

He described Oba Adeyemi’s death as a personal loss to him, adding that he was an ever-supportive royal father and a worthy leader who spared nothing in trying to make Oyo State and Nigeria greater.

“I have been informed about the death of our father, His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III,” Makinde said.

The governor, who said Alaafin’s words of advice and guidance were always golden and helpful, condoled with the Oyo State Traditional Council, the Oyomesi, Oba Adeyemi’s immediate family, the people of Oyo Kingdom, and the entire Yoruba race and prayed to God to grant repose to the soul of the departed monarch.

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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.

Alli Ibraheem, Chief Press Secretary to Oluwo

His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, Alase Lori ORISHA, Telu I.

It is a tradition in Yorubaland not to announce the death of traditional rulers until the rituals are done.

The news of Alaafin’s death and the counter statement from the Office of Media to Alaafin should not be new to Yoruba sons and daughters as such should be expected on the demise of a foremost monarch.

ODUDUWA NEWS has been reliably confirmed that Alaafin of Oyo, oba lamidi Adeyemi is dead. He was 83 years old and the longest reigning alaafin ever, ruled for 52 year

He has been confirmed dead, in further research, we found out he died at Afe babalola hospital Ado Ekiti and Bashorun Akinade Ayoola of Oyo town on his way currently to inform Gov Makinde to announce officially.

Seyi Makinde, the executive Governor of Oyo State is only authorised to announce the death and shall do so once the Palace officially informs him.

The Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo, ‘Bode Durojaiye has debunked the death rumours of His Imperial Majesty, IKu Baba Yeye, Oba (Dr.) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, the Alaafin of Oyo.

‘Bode Durojaiye while reacting to the rumours in a statement on Saturday, urged the general public to disregard the unfounded report , stated that the Paramount Ruler is hale and hearty .

According to him, “Precisely on Monday and Tuesday this week, Oba Adeyemi, accompanied by some of his wives (Ayabas), children, aides and well wishers was at the Durbar Stadium ,Oyo, for physical fitness exercises as usual.

“He has neither fallen sick nor rushed to the hospital for any serious ailment, hence he and his family remain agile and active .

“The general public should not entertain any fear at all, as IKu Baba Yeye is healthy, physically fit and mentally stable”, he stated.