Senator Adaramodu joins Fayemi, Ekiti deputy gov, others to celebrate Oba Alabi
BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI
The Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, joined His Excellency, former governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi; Her Excellency, the deputy governor of the state, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye; former First Lady, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; senior public officials, political appointees and other distinguished Nigerians at a thanksgiving mass and celebration of life held in honour of His Royal Majesty, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, Afuntade I, the Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti, at the weekend.
The solemn and colourful event took place at St. John’s Pro Cathedral, Ilawe-Ekiti, where family members, friends, traditional rulers, dignitaries and well-wishers gathered in large number to celebrate the remarkable life, enduring legacy and invaluable contributions of the revered monarch to the development of Ilawe-Ekiti, Ekiti State and humanity at large.
The thanksgiving mass was filled with tributes, prayers and reflections on the impactful reign of Oba Alabi, who was widely respected as a custodian of culture, a bridge builder and a father to all.
Senator Adaramodu, while paying his respects, described the late monarch as a distinguished royal father whose wisdom, humility and commitment to peace and development would remain indelible in the hearts of his people.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Alawe and for God to grant his family, the Ilawe community and the entire Ekiti State the fortitude to bear the loss.
The celebration of life, once again, brought together eminent personalities across political and traditional divides in honour of a monarch who lived an exemplary and fulfilled life.
