The Traditional Worshippers Association of Nigeria, Oyo State branch, has expressed displeasure over the open display of the corpse of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi III.
The group said seeing the remains of the Alaafin all over the internet was disappointing.
In a statement released on Sunday, signed by the chairman Afedabi Dasola and secretary, Fakayode Fatunde, the group said, “It is saddening and we want this to be on record that we as a body are protesting this act, we do not want our children and grandchildren to question us in the future that we did not act or talk.”
Alaafin Adeyemi joined his ancestors on April 22 at the age of 83.
During his funeral rites, videos shared on social media showed his remains were wrapped in white cloth. After the Muslim prayers, Sango devotees took custody of the body.
“The same disparaging act was witnessed during the burial of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, and we made our minds known as well.
“This is a trend that must stop or we will all be contributing towards the total annihilation of our tradition and culture, our Yoruba monarchs and kingmakers should please make efforts at remedying this malady,” the traditionalists said.
