…Says Yoruba Race Has Lost ‘An Encyclooedia Of Culture’
The member of the House of Representatives, representing Oluyole federal constituency, Hon Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has 1paid glowing tribute to the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi 1Adeyemi, who passed on yesterday evening.
Akande-Sadipe, in her tribute made available to newsmen today, described the late monarch as one of the most reverred royal fathers, who had a vast knowledge of the Yoruba culture and history.
She said the monarch, who was the longest reigning Alaafin of Oyo, has paid his dues and impacted lives, within and outside his kingdom.
She said, “Kabiyesi, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, was one of the most revered royal fathers in Africa and the longest-reigning Alaafin of Oyo, whose life and time was very impactful.”
Describing the news of his demise as a rude shock, Hon Akande-Sadipe added that she is eternally grateful that she was one of the privileged ones to have witnessed his reign
She added, “I appreciate your wise counsels, as our royal father, Kabiyesi.”
She noted that the late monarch contributed meaningfully to the socio-cultural development and economical growth of Oyo State.
The chairman of the House Committee on Diaspora Affairs further commiserated with her colleague, Hon. Akeem Adeyemi, the Oloris, other princes and princesses, the entire Oyo palace and Oyomesi, sons and daughters of the ancient Oyo town, and residents, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs and Yoruba monarchs in the passing on the reverred monarch.
While wishing the departed Alaafin Aljana Firdaus, Hon Akande-Sadipe prayed that Almighty God to guard him in his journey to eternity.
