Alaafin’s transition: An irreparable loss.

… Oba Adeyemi was a father to all and a custodian of Yoruba culture and tradition – Hon. Olajide Olatubosun

It is with a heavy heart that I write to the royal House of Oyo, the entire Oyo Mesi and all the good people of Oyo town. I share in this loss, the loss of an exemplary king, a father and a custodian of Yoruba culture and tradition.

The late Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi was not only the Alaafin of Oyo, he was a father to all , going beyond the call of duty to ensure that the Yoruba race maintained its voice and place in the affairs of our nation.
Oba Adeyemi’s fatherly counsel, uncommon wisdom and unmatchable knowledge of Yoruba History, Culture and tradition will be greatly missed.

However we can take solace in the fact that Baba lived long, and he lived well, His rule was long, peaceful and progressive.
May the almighty God give all of us the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Hon. Olajide Olatubosun
Atisbo/Saki- East/ Saki- West