The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Dr Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has condoled with the people of Oyo, Nigeria in general and the family of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who joined his ancestors in the early hours of Saturday, April 23, 2022.
In a release, Oba Akanbi stated that he had a good time with the Alaafin when he went to visit him last week.
He said:
“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”.
