Oba Adeyemi’s demise, end of an era – Ahmed Raji (SAN)

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Ahmed Raji, has described the demise of the Alaafin of Oyo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, as shocking, saying it connoted the end of an era.

Mr Raji, SAN also commiserated with Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, and the entire Yoruba race over the death of the late Alaafin.

He condoled with the late royal father’s family, the government and the people of Oyo State over the unfortunate incident which he identified as a normal phenomenon in every human existence.

Mr Raji, SAN said that Alaafin’s transition was a personal loss because, the late Oba was a memorable father and benefactor who was always ready to identify with people of Yoruba race throughout the world and proffer historical, cultural and traditional solutions to every plight that confronted them at all times.

Mr Raji described the late monarch as a strong believer in ideal and developed human society.

“Kabiesi Adeyemi remained focused on his missions as the longest-serving Alaafin of Oyo from the beginning of his reigns in 1970 to today that he joined his last ancestors.

Mr Raji, SAN said he received the news of theKabiesi’s death with shock and sadness, and described Adeyemi III as a humble and amiable monarch despite his revered position, noting that the Yoruba race has lost an institution of the Yoruba race.

While praying to Allah to overlook his shortcomings and admit him to Al Jannah Firdaus, Mr Raji, SAN prayed to God to grant Alaafin Adeyemi III’s immediate family, Governor Makinde and the entire people of Oyo State the fortitude to bear the loss.

Nofiu Busari