The national president of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Mr Kolade Alabi, has described the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, as a detribalised Nigerian.
Alabi, in a statement, said the late Oba Adeyemi easily made friends across the country and nurtured his relationships with traditional rulers outside the South-West.
According to him, the late monarch was a great custodian of culture and he was never shy of showcasing the rich culture of Yorubaland.
The ALGON president commiserated with the immediate family of Oba Adeyemi, ALGON members in Oyo State and the state governor, Mr Seyi Makinde.
He said: “Our condolences to the National Traditional Rulers Council of Nigeria (NTRCN) led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar; the University of Maiduguri, where Oba Adeyemi was the pro-chancellor until his demise and President Muhammadu Buhari for losing a bridge-builder and courageous leader.
“The late Oba Adeyemi’s contribution to the unity of this country was immense.
“Kabiyesi will be remembered for his royal guidance, support for the democratic and sporting institutions and for canvassing peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
“He lived a peaceful and simple life. The late Oba Adeyemi, not minding his royal status, mingled freely with people from all walks of life. He was accessible, approachable and a cheerful giver.
“We, at ALGON, are sad that God took him away at this critical period Nigerians need his guidance and wisdom in steering the ship of the 2023 democratic transition to a safe abode. We, however, take solace in the good life Kabiyesi lived and the legacies he left behind.”
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