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...
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with Oba Oladunni Ajagungbade III, Soun of Ogbomoso Land as he clocks 95 on May 27.
Buhari made his feelings known in a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday.
He congratulated sons and daughters of Ogbomoso land as well as the government of Oyo State as they celebrate a long, purposeful, beneficial and peaceful reign dotted with development, rapid transformation, purposeful leadership and peace.
He affirmed that the traditional ruler, the longest reigning Soun had continued to deploy his God-given wisdom and longevity to steadily steer the ship of the town, proffering sound advice to governments at all levels and creating an atmosphere for peace.
The president prayed that almighty God would bless the traditional ruler with more years in good health, as he continues to serve Ogbomoso land and the country.
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