Alaafin of Oyo
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has postponed indefinitely his 50 years coronation anniversary in the aftermath of the ravaging coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
This is contained in a statement he personally signed and issued to newsmen on Saturday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the oba ascended the throne on Jan. 14, 1971, aged 31.
Oba Adeyemi, who had made adequate arrangements for an elaborate ceremony, said it was important to postpone the event.
He said that he had been able to convince his traditional cabinet of the need to postpone the event, as a sign of respect for the sanctity of human life.
“As usual, all those who know the importance of the Alaafin stool to the Yoruba nationhood, both at home and in the diaspora, had indicated their intention to be physically present on the occasion.
“Against the backdrop of the current global pandemic of COVID-19, I have got to make a rethink on the timing of the celebration.
“With very…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
