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, as he served wholeheartedly, saying even in death, he would continue to adore the deceased.
He also recalled his last meeting with the late monarch.
“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,” he said.
