President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled the government and
people of Oyo State over the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi III.
The reign of the Alaafin, aged 83 years, covered major historic transitions in
the country, the president said.
The president, in a condolence message by his media aide,
Femi Adesina, on Saturday in Abuja, noted that Mr Adeyemi’s reign witnessed
transformations in his domain.
He said the Alaafin of Oyo’s 52 years of rule was
remarkable. Most significant was the emphasis he placed on human development,
encouraging learning as a culture and formal education as a necessity, he
added.
He particularly lauded the late traditional ruler for
promoting values of peace and stability.
President Buhari equally noted that the late traditional
ruler took part in many national meetings and conferences to shape the future
of the country, including living words of wisdom he shared at every opportunity
on unity and people-focused governance.
‘Alaafin a unifier, a
progressive’
A statement by the family of the late Obafemi Awolowo said
the news of the Alaafin’s passing came as a shock to them.
The statement, signed by Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu on behalf
of the family, described the Alaafin as a ruler who brought respectability to
the stool bequeathed to him by his fathers.
“Oba Adeyemi used the
entire 52 years he spent on the throne of Oyo building bridges of friendship
across all divides,” the statement said.
“He was a unifier in words and in deed. He was a progressive
and a philosopher king.
“He worked so hard to mould his ancient kingdom into a
modern town and was always available to speak for the people when occasion
demanded.
“Everyone who ever interacted with him knew his worth as a
great repository of history, culture and tradition of his people.
“Oyo town has lost a father and a king; Yorubaland has lost
a leader and Nigeria has lost a patriot and a nationalist.”
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