Eminent Nigerians from all walks of life on Saturday graced the grand finale of the 80th birthday of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III and the book launch held in his honour.
President Muhammadu Buhari was represented by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state; former Governor of Akwa Ibom, Senator Godswill Akpabio; Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi; a National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode were represented by the Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa and Mr Steve Ayorinde respectively.
Others were the former President Goodluck Jonathan represented by the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state, Mr. Seyi Makinde; the Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli and governorship candidate of the APC in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu.
Eulogising the monarch, Osinbajo said Oba Adeyemi has demonstrated true leadership and stood on the path of truth as a leader of the Yoruba race.More photos below:
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