Makinde announces a befitting state burial for late Alaafin of Oyo

From Ogundele Olanrewaju

Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde has vowed that the state will not spare anything to give the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi a befitting burial.

This is as he appealed to the Oyo Mesi, the Council of Chiefs and all those that will be involved in the selection of another Alaafin not to delay in the process so that some wishes of the late Alaafin, which he was privy to can be fulfilled.

Apparently reacting to social media rumor in a comical manner, Makinde said he was not the one responsible for the deaths of foremost Monarchs in the state.

The departure of Oba Adeyemi brings to three, the numbers of First Class monarchs who have joined their ancestors in the last five month in Oyo State.

National Daily reports that the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi died December 12, 2021 while Olubadan Saliu Adetunji died January 2, 2022.

However, Makinde said all monarchs who joined their ancestors in the state were ripe in age and have made impact on the people.