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 and Oyo State in general.

The Emir’s condolence message was contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, on Saturday.

He noted that late Oba Adeyemi used his long reign and old age to foster unity among the Yoruba race.

“Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi’s death marks the end of another era, the world will surely miss the exit of a bridge-builder,” he said.

The statement commiserated with the immediate and extended families of the late paramount ruler, the Oyo-In-Council, government and the people of Oyo State over the exit of a titan.

The Emir prayed to God to comfort his loved ones and give the entire people of Oyo the fortitude to bear the great loss.