Oba Adeyemi’s death marks end of another era— Emir Sulu-Gambari

The Emir of Ilorin  and Chairman  Kwara  State  Council  of Chiefs,  Mai-Martaba  Alhaji  Ibrahim  Sulu-Gambari CFR, has described the demise of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III as a colossal loss to traditional institution in the nation.

Alhaji Sulu-Gambari noted that the 52years reign of Oba Adeyemi III witnessed tremendous display of royalty, excellence, peace and harmony among inhabitants of the ancient town of Oyo and Oyo State in general.

“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.

This is contained in a condolence message issued  by the Emir’s spokesman,  Mallam Abdulazeez  Arowona, on Saturday. He noted that late Oba Adeyemi III used his long reign and old age to foster unity among the Yoruba race.

The statement however commiserated with the immediate and extended  families of the late paramount ruler, the Oyo-In-Council, government and good 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.

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