The lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has paid glowing tribute to the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who joined his ancestors on Friday evening.
Akande-Sadipe, in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, described the late monarch as one of the most revered royal fathers, who had a vast knowledge of Yoruba culture and history.
She said Oba Adeyemi, who was the longest reigning Alaafin, has paid his dues and impacted lives, within and outside his kingdom.
“Kabiyesi, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, was one of the most revered royal fathers in Africa and the longest-reigning Alaafin of Oyo, whose life and time was very impactful,”she said.
The lawmaker described the news of Alaafin’s demise as a rude shock, adding that she is eternally grateful that she was one of the privileged ones to have witnessed his reign
“I appreciate your wise counsels, as our royal father, Kabiyesi,” Akande-Sadipe said.
She noted that the late monarch contributed meaningfully to the socio-cultural development and economical growth of Oyo State.
Akande-Sadipe, who chairs diaspora affairs committee in the green chamber commiserated with her colleague, Prince Akeem Adeyemi, the Oloris, other princes and princesses, the palace and Oyomesi, sons and daughters of the ancient Oyo town, residents, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs and Yoruba monarchs.
She wished late Obama Adeyemi Aljana Firdaus, praying that Almighty God guards him in his journey to eternity.
