Businesses, shops and stalls were closed down yesterday in Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State following the news of the death of the Olu of Ikeja, Oba Rauf Adeniyi Matemi Amore. The monarch was said to have died on Monday evening at the age of 68.
Shops and businesses at Alade market, Computer Village, Olowu auto parts market were shut. A businessman, who was standing by his shop at Alade, told NT Metro that all markets in Ikeja and environs were shut as a mark of honour the late monarch.
A trader, who identified herself as Iya Somolu, said it was a traditional thing in Yoruba land for markets to close to pay respect to a departed monarch.
Another trader at the Computer Village, who gave his name as Ahmed Awere, added that the entire market community was mourning monarch because he brought peace to the market. The palace spokesperson, Prince Oyemade Apena, confirmed Amore’s death.
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He said the monarch gave up the ghost on Monday adding that he left a legacy of education, peace and community development in Ikeja. He said: “Kabieyesi was an educationist himself. He promoted learning and encouraged a lot of youths in the area to embrace education.
He was a patron of peace and development. He checked the menace of ‘area boys’ and brought it under control.
“He improved on the community infrastructure already in place in Ikeja and of course he led the people with patience. “Oba Amore used to consult on issues before giving judegment. He ruled between August 27, 2005 and July 1, 2014.”
On what becomes of the palace after Amore’s demise, the spokesman said everything would be done according to tradition. “Normally, the community will appoint a regent from the family of the king.
The regent must be an experienced and responsible person full of wisdom. He will work hand in hand with the community chiefs,” Apena added.
Relatives, sympathisers and traditional rulers from different Yoruba land were trooping to the Olu of Ikeja palace on Amore Street, Ikeja.
Shops and businesses at Alade market, Computer Village, Olowu auto parts market were shut. A businessman, who was standing by his shop at Alade, told NT Metro that all markets in Ikeja and environs were shut as a mark of honour the late monarch.
A trader, who identified herself as Iya Somolu, said it was a traditional thing in Yoruba land for markets to close to pay respect to a departed monarch.
Another trader at the Computer Village, who gave his name as Ahmed Awere, added that the entire market community was mourning monarch because he brought peace to the market. The palace spokesperson, Prince Oyemade Apena, confirmed Amore’s death.
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He said the monarch gave up the ghost on Monday adding that he left a legacy of education, peace and community development in Ikeja. He said: “Kabieyesi was an educationist himself. He promoted learning and encouraged a lot of youths in the area to embrace education.
He was a patron of peace and development. He checked the menace of ‘area boys’ and brought it under control.
“He improved on the community infrastructure already in place in Ikeja and of course he led the people with patience. “Oba Amore used to consult on issues before giving judegment. He ruled between August 27, 2005 and July 1, 2014.”
On what becomes of the palace after Amore’s demise, the spokesman said everything would be done according to tradition. “Normally, the community will appoint a regent from the family of the king.
The regent must be an experienced and responsible person full of wisdom. He will work hand in hand with the community chiefs,” Apena added.
Relatives, sympathisers and traditional rulers from different Yoruba land were trooping to the Olu of Ikeja palace on Amore Street, Ikeja.
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