President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the Oyo State Government and the people of the state over the passing of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who joined his ancestors on Friday night.

The president, in a condolence message issued by his media aide, Femi Adesina, on Saturday, noted that Oba Adeyemi’s reign witnessed transformations in his domain.

He affirmed that the Alaafin of Oyo’s 52 years rule was remarkable in many ways, most significant was the emphasis he placed on human development, thereby encouraging learning as a culture and formal education as a necessity.

He particularly lauded the late traditional ruler for promoting values of peace and stability.

President Buhari equally noted the late traditional ruler participated in numerous national meetings and conferences to shape the future of the country, including living words of wisdom he shared at every opportunity on unity and people-focused governance.

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The president shared the grief with the Oyo State Traditional Council, Oba Lamidi’s family, friends, and associates, particularly in sports where he left another footprint.

He prayed that the Almighty God would receive his soul.

The Star had reported that Oba Adeyemi died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

It was gathered that the late Alaafin of Oyo had been sick and a plan had been made to fly him abroad before he gave up the ghost on Friday night.

Oba Adeyemi died at the age of 83.

The Star