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Alaafin fostered harmony, brought prosperity- Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu said late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III fostered unity and harmony while he was alive. Tinubu said this in a statement he signed to mourn the Alaafin who died late Friday. The former Lagos state governor described Alaafin’s passing as “an auspicious era in the ancient Oyo Kingdom,…
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Alaafin Adeyemi was an iconic monarch, says Ooni
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has described the passage of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as a loss to the entire Oduduwa race worldwide. Oba Ogunwusi in a statement by his Director of Media and Public Affairs, Otunba Moses Olafare on Saturday, stated that the…
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My father reconciled with all he fought before demise – Alaafin’s son
One of the sons of late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, Alaafin of Oyo III, Prince Akeem Adeyemi, said his father reconciled with almost everybody he had differences with before his death. He said despite having issues with people, all of the issues were based on principles. “It is a pity we lost a man who has given Oyo its true…
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My last meeting with Alaafin – Oluwo
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrooshed Akanbi, said the loss of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III was a monumental loss. Oba Akanbi said this in a condolence message titled: ‘Alaafin’s death: End of an era’, signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem on Saturday. According to him, the late Alaafin’s loyalty to Yorubaland was never in doubt,…
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Buhari mourns Alaafin of Oyo’s demise
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other Nigerians in mourning the passing away of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, on Friday. In a statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, President Buhari said Oba Adeyemi’s reign covered major historic transitions in the country, and witnessed transformations in his domain. “The President affirms that the…
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Alaafin Adeyemi III worthy exemplar for royal leadership in Africa – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, says the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III lived a life worthy of emulation by all. In a statement on Saturday, Makinde described the late Alaafin as an exemplar for royal leadership in Africa. He said the late monarch was a worthy father to him and that his death would be greatly missed.…
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I admired Alaafin Adeyemi’s royal splendour, says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the death of the late Alaafin of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as a great loss to Nigeria and Afrrica. Atiku in a statement by his media aide, Paul Ibe, said he admired the late monarch’s royal splendour. He said that the late Oba Adeyemi was a worthy ambassador of Yoruba culture and…
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Oba Adeyemi’s death, colossal loss to traditional institution, says Emir of Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Kwara Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has described the demise of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as a colossal loss to traditional institution in the country. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari noted that the 52years reign of Oba Adeyemi witnessed tremendous display of royalty, excellence, peaceful and harmony among inhabitants of the ancient town of Oyo…
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Oyetola mourns Alaafin, says his transition signifies end of an era
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has described the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, as shocking, saying it signifies the end of an era. Oyetola also commiserated with his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde, and the entire Yoruba race over the demise of the late monarch. The governor condoled the late royal…
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Oba Adeyemi was a symbol of Nigeria’s epic struggle in self-discovery, self actualisation – Obasanjo
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has described the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi as a symbol of a Nigeria’s epic struggle in self-discovery and self actualisation. Obasanjo stated this in a condolence letter to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the people of Oyo town. The former president’s letter of condolence was made…
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