Tag: Alaafin of Oyo

Obaship in an era of palliatives By abiodun KOMOLAFE

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In an interview with journalists recently, the Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa in the Oriade Local Government Area of Osun State, Oba Moses Oluwafemi Agunsoye stated that “no one can sit on the throne as a monarch nowadays without having good money”.According to the first class monarch, “gone are those days when people brought things to the palace, where the Kabiyesi would sit down and expect manna from heaven. Now, it is the palace that is giving out … So, an Oba must be up and doing, must have a job, or…

No Alaafin-elect has emerged – Oyo Kingmakers

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Oyo Kingmakers has debunked a report making its rounds on some media which announced emergence of an Alaafin-elect.   The report said on Wednesday, April 26, 2203, that Prince Lukman Adelodun Gbadegesin has emerged as the Alaafin of Oyo.   The reports which didn’t have any source said Gbadegesin hailed from the Gbadegesin family of the Agunloye Ruling House. He is a grandchild of Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II, the predecessor of Alaafin Lamidi Adeyemi III.   However, a source within the palace, who is also one of the kingmakers, has…

Lawan mourns Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi lll

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The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has described the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi lll, as a great loss to the Yoruba people at home and in the diaspora, and to Nigeria as a nation.   Lawan therefore condoled with the Government and people of Oyo State and the entire Yoruba race over the loss of a great African traditional ruler.   “Oba Adeyemi regally represented the culture and tradition of the Yoruba people and the great history of Oyo Empire, one of the greatest in Africa,…

Makinde magic in Oyo and the feedback from Alaafin By Moses Alao

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During the past week, His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, upturned the apple cart of the opposition politicians in Oyo State. Kabiyesi lauded the efforts of the Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, ‘Seyi Makinde, in developing the state across different areas. But, he specifically hit the opposition elements where it pained the most, singling out the areas of the policies of the Makinde administration in terms of worker-friendliness and prompt payment of salaries and pensions since he took office in May 2019. This is one…

Makinde presents Staff of Office to New Olugunwa of Oke-Amu

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Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has presented the instrument of appointment and Staff of Office to the new Olugunwa of Oke-Amu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Omotosho Kasali Oyeniyi. Performing the official presentation to the new monarch at L.A Primary School, Oke-Amu, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area, Makinde called on the traditional institution to partner his administration in ensuring better standard of living for the people. He also said that his administration was passionate about security of lives and properties and carrying out meaningful programmes that would have direct impact…

Osinbajo, Sultan, Alaafin, Oyetola, Sanwo-Olu, others for MUSWEN book launch

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The Vice President,Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Lagos State Governor,Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his Osun State counterpart, Mr Gboyega Oyetola and Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi will lead other eminent personalities to a book presentation organised by the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN). The book, entitled: Islam in Yorubaland: History, Education & Culture, will be presented on Wednesday, April 28 at Radisson Hotel (formerly Protea) in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. A statement by Chairman Organising…

INSECURITY: Alaafin writes President Buhari

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AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI BY THE ALAAFIN OF OYO, OBA LAMIDI OLAYIWOLA ADEYEMI III *Yoruba Question in Nigeria Conundrum* Your Excellency, I have never been timid or shy of my total support for the success of your administration to deliver the country to the Promised Land. My confidence had always been based on Your Excellency’s ability, fitness and competence in leading the country to the Promised Land, where Law and Order prevail, individual liberty is guaranteed, economic well-being of the citizens is assured. That my confidence in…

NOTABLE CITIES IN YORUBALAND &THEIR FOUNDERS.

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(1) Ile-Ife was founded by Obatala (2) Owo was founded by Ojugbelu. (3) Oshogbo was founded by Queen Oso-Igbo (4) Akure was founded by Omoremi Omoluabi (5) Ondo was founded by Queen Pupupu (6) Iwo was founded by prince Ogbaigbai. (7) Oyo was founded by prince Oranmiyan (8) Igede Ekiti was founded by Ake (9) Abeokuta was founded by Shodeke (10) Ilesha was founded by Owalushe Ajaka. (11) Esie was founded by prince Baragbon (12) Ijero Ekiti was founded by Prince Ogbe (13) Sango-Otta was founded by Osolo and Eleidi…

50th Anniversary: Oyetola congratulates Alaafin … says Monarch belongs to a class of his own

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Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the State of Osun has congratulated the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, on the occasion of his 50th anniversary on the throne, described him as an extraordinary traditional ruler who belonged to a class of his own. Oyetola in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, said he was delighted to join indigenes of Oyo, Government and the people of Oyo State as well as millions of Yoruba sons and daughters across the world to celebrate the milestone reached by the…

Alaafin endorses Yoruba youth group

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A foremost Yoruba Socio-Cultural Youth Group, Alliance Of Yoruba Youth Council Worldwide (AYYCW) on Thursday, 25th June, 2020, paid a courtesy visit to the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. During the visit the Royal Father endorsed the group while receiving his certificate as the Grand Patron of the Youth Council. Speaking at the Occasion, the National President of the group, Dr. Akande Kazeem thanked the Monarch for finding time in his busy schedule to attend to the group. He promised to always fight for the course…