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...
Kabiyesi Ooni sees Asiwaju Tinubu as an eminent descendant of Oduduwa, patriotic Nigerian Elder Statesman and Pan-Africanist to the core who remains a great inspiration to the African youths for he has in no doubt spent the larger part of his life worthy of emulations.
As a school student, he designed his focus very carefully and realisably.
As a professional in the private financial sector, he remained focused and discharged his duties creditably well.
As a politician, he has been an outstanding leader and quintessential bridge builder.
As a Senator of the the Federal Republic of Nigeria, he stood firmly with the masses till he went into exile where he continued alongside other Patriots in the struggle for democracy which was won on the 29th May 1999.
As a Governor, he left a legacy of excellence that continues to to make Lagos a socio-economically enviable society within the committee of the globallyrecognized cities in the world.
Celebrating this icon whose philanthropic generosity has impacted meaningfully on the masses and whose exemplary political sagacity has been of immense benefit to several public office holders across especially in Nigeria on his birthday can never too much a reward.
May the Almighty Olodumare bless the rest of his journey of life with good health, long life and plethora of fulfilments.
Signed;
Comrade Moses Olafare
Director, Media & Public Affairs,
Ooni's Palace.
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