24th April, 2022
By Adejoke Adeleye, Abeokuta
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has reacted to the demise of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, describing it as tragic.
He also described it as a critical loss to politicians in the 2023 elections.
Abiodun, in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, described the monarch’s death as tragic and occurred when least expected.
He added that the death of the Alaafin has created vacuum in the traditional and historical societies and a great loss because Nigeria would miss the services of a great reservoir of knowledge and historical narrations.
“I commiserate with the Oyomesi, the wives and children of the late monarch and the entire Adeyemi family over this irreplaceable loss. I pray for their comfort and peace at the trying times.
“It is unfortunate that Kabiyesi had to take his leave of us, at this period, when we need his wisdom the most, as we approach the 2023 general elections, a critical period in our political landmarks”, he said.
“The death of Oba Adeyemi has created a huge vacuum in the traditional and historical societies. his death is also a great loss because Nigeria will miss the services of a great reservoir of knowledge and historical narrations,” he added.
Abiodun noted that Alaafin’s death will create a huge vacuum in the entire Yorubaland, while his sagacious and royal counsel will be sorely missed