A PDP Chieftain who is also one of leading aspirants for Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency in the coming 2023 General Elections under the Platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Honourable Oloye Suraj Abiodun also known as Hon Tiamy has on Saturday, described the frontline Yoruba king and Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the third from the Alowodu Ruling House as a peace enthusiast and a celebrated custodian of the tradition and culture of Oyo kingdom.
The Alaafin of Oyo, who was the longest reigning in Oyo history having ruled for 52 years, died at the age of 83 in the late hours of Friday after a brief illness at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.
Hon Tiamy, in an emotional condolence statement released by his Media Aide, Mr Sanusi Abdullahi Oyelekan in Ibadan also commiserated with the Government of Oyo State, the family and the entire people of Oyo over the monarch's death.
The statement reads: “I am deeply saddened by the shocking passage of our dear father, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who died in the late hours of Friday at the age of 83 after brief illness.
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“I convey my deepest condolences to the Government of Oyo State, the entire Oyo State council of Obas and his immediate family over the exit of the very distinguished monarch.
“The late Oba Adeyemi was a peace enthusiast and a celebrated custodian of the culture and tradition of this Oyo kingdom.
“He made history as a traditional ruler with one of the longest and most eventful reign, having been on the throne for more than half of a century.
“We have indeed lost an icon of culture, tradition and socio-economic development. He stood for equity, fairness, justice and peaceful co-existence. His big shoe will be very difficult to fill. We will continue to celebrate his impactful life.
“I pray may God strengthen his family members, friends, well-wishers and the entire people of Oyo in this trying time,” Hon Tiamy prayed.
