The wife of the Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, Mrs Oluwatoyin Adaramodu, has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passage of the royal father of Ilawe Kingdom, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, Afuntade I, the Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti.
In a condolence release made available to the media, Mrs Oluwatoyin Adaramodu described the death of the revered monarch as sad, tragic, painful and lamentable, noting that Kabiyesi was not only the traditional ruler of Ilawe-Ekiti, but also a father, a guide, a moral compass and a stabilising royal presence to the people of the ancient kingdom.
Mrs Oluwatoyin Adaramodu said the transition of the Alawe at this critical time was a heavy blow to the royal family, the chiefs, the entire Ilawe community, Ekiti State and all lovers of tradition, peace and development.
According to her, Oba Adebanji Alabi carried the crown with dignity, wisdom and uncommon grace, adding that his reign reflected the nobility of the throne, the sanctity of Yoruba traditional institution and the deep cultural pride of Ilawe-Ekiti.
“Kabiyesi was not just a king to us. He was a father. He was a source of counsel, peace, encouragement and royal warmth. His palace was not merely a seat of authority, but a home of wisdom, reconciliation and cultural strength. His death is a personal loss to us and a painful wound in the heart of Ilawe Kingdom,” she stated.
Mrs Oluwatoyin Adaramodu further noted that Ilawe-Ekiti, being their hometown made the passage of the monarch more touching and personal to the family.
She said the late Alawe remained a father to the Senator, to her, and to all sons and daughters of Ilawe-Ekiti, both at home and in the diaspora.
She added that Kabiyesi’s death had created a deep silence in the land, saying the royal drum had lowered its tone and the palace courtyard had been thrown into solemn reflection.
The Senator’s wife, however, urged the people of Ilawe-Ekiti to take solace in the fact that Oba Alabi lived a life of honour, service and dignity, and left behind a legacy that would continue to speak in the history of the kingdom.
She commiserated with the royal family, the Alawe-in-Council, the chiefs, sons and daughters of Ilawe-Ekiti, the government and people of Ekiti State, and all those affected by the passage of the royal father.
Mrs Oluwatoyin Adaramodu prayed that Almighty God would grant the departed monarch eternal rest and give the royal family and the entire Ilawe Kingdom the strength to bear the irreparable loss.
“May the ancestors receive Kabiyesi with honour. May the land he served remember him with gratitude. May Ilawe-Ekiti remain peaceful, united and progressive. Though Kabiyesi has joined his ancestors, his name, his reign and his fatherly footprints shall remain evergreen in the hearts of his people,” she said.
Signed:
Mrs Oluwatoyin Adaramodu.
Wife of the Senator Representing Ekiti South Senatorial District
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