Shockwaves are reverberating across Yorùbáland and the global Yorùbá diaspora following the sudden death of the Baba Ọba (King’s Father) of the famed Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina, USA. The late Baba Ọba, Lukman Arohunfale, a revered socialite and traditionalist, passed away under circumstances already sparking fierce controversy. His death comes just days after he publicly accused the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Adéyẹmọ Owoade, of allegedly ordering his courtiers to beat him mercilessly during a recent courtesy visit to the Oyo palace in Nigeria. In a widely circulated voice recording, the deceased recounted how what was meant to be a simple homage turned violent. Although the Baba Ọba had reportedly battled ill health in the past year, growing insinuations suggest that the alleged physical assault may have aggravated his condition, ultimately leading to his untimely death. The palace in Oyo recently denied that s...
Abuja – Oba Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos, on Thursday appealed to the Federal Government not to withhold the salaries and allowances of judiciary workers.
Akiolo also urged the Federal Government to look inward to make the judiciary a worthwhile profession. The monarch was speaking during a launch of books written in hounour of retired Justice Muhammed Coomassies, who was the father of the occasion, in Abuja. He also appealed to northerners, especially northern mothers to join in the fight against Boko Haram to make Nigeria a safe haven. On the books, he urged legal practitioners to emulate the legacy of Coomassie, both written and unwritten. “There are some unwritten stories and legacies about him that we must emulate; he is humble and diligent in his field of work.’’ Hon. Justice Mahmud Mohammed, the Chief Justice of Nigeria said that the books and documentary written in honour of Justice Muhammed Coomassie would sustain and grow judiciary in Nigeria. Mohammed, who was the chairman of the occasion told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the books and documentary would contribute to the growth of democratic governance in the body polity of Nigeria. The book titled is “The Coomassie’s legacy, Fair and Firm Adjudication of Justice, Legacy of service’’. “It is rare for a judge to be recorgnised but today we are witnessing one that should be reproduced for the future generation. “Commassie has paid his dues and his contribution through his books if followed will help make the judiciary and Nigeria a better place.’’ In his good will message, Justice Mamman Nasir, the Galadima of Katsina said the book would help Nigeria to live in peace and unity. “When you follow the principles of the man Coomassie and his books, you see that it will foster peace and unity in this country. “I appeal to all of us to use this opportunity given to us by God to promote peace and unity in the country. “We should never use religion against each other but teach our children the importance of peace among our brothers. In his vote of thanks, Coomassie appreciated everyone that honoured him, promising to dedicate his retirement time to God, his family and for humanity. The occasion was attended by some the legal luminaries in the country, including Festus Keyamo (SAN).
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