The House of Representatives Aspirant in Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency, Hon.(Dr.) Desmond Ojumu has expressed deep sadness and regrets over the passage of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III.
According to the leading House of Representatives Aspirant, Dr. Ojumu asserted that the transition of the Alaafin still came as a deep shock in spite of having lived to an enviable age of 83 years.
He described the passage of the first class Oba as a colossal loss to Oyoland, Oyo State and Yorubaland at a time his wisdom, wise counsel and experience were needed most.
Hon. Ojumu said the late Alaafin was a highly respected traditional ruler who was committed to the welfare of Oyo people and was a strong advocate of the development of Oyoland and Oyo State.
He said the death of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III has left a vacuum in Oyo and Oyo State considering his dedication to the development of Oyoland and Oyo State.
“I share in the grief of the immediate family of the Alaafin, the Alaafin-in-council, other royal fathers, his associate and those who have benefitted from their association with him as a businessman before he assumed the throne, the people of Oyo State, and Nigeria, especially those who would continue to miss the void he left behind. In spite of his advanced age, I know that no words can adequately capture the grief and the pains of the loss, I however pray that the Almighty Allah will grant his soul Al janah firdaus”. Continue Reading
