Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III has said that without traditional rulers there will be no Nigeria. He said that elders will not cease in the land according to BBC News Yoruba.
Alaafin of Oyo explained this during a recent visit made by Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado-Bayero to his palace in Oyo.
He said that most of the time, he has written on the importance and roles of the traditional rulers in the development of Nigeria.
Alaafin also told Ado-Bayero that himself and his late father fought for the money going to the state which is five percent. He said that traditional rulers are benefiting from this money today.
Oba Adeyemi assured that he will continue to fight for the traditional rulers because they are important in the society. He explained that it is because of them that the country is still standing.
During the visit, Emir of kano, Ado-Bayero explained that he went to visit Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III in Oyo. pe iyi lo jแบน fun oun lati แนฃe abแบนwo si Alaafin lode Oyo.
He said that he will ensure that the relationship which exists between Alaafin of Oyo and his late father continues. He said he visited Oyo to learn from the knowledge of Alaafin and also to receive blessings from Alaafin.
Ado-Bayero added that Oyo and kano have many things in common both in the area of education and business.
He said that the importance of Alaafin can not be underestimate in Nigeria and among the people who knew history.
