The Alaafin of Oyo state, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has said that Yoruba Kings who drink, smoke and go to the club do not serve the respect from anyone.The Alaafin of Oyo said this at the installation of Fuji maestro, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall KWAM 1, as the Mayegun of Yorubaland on Monday January 13th.
In his words,
“I did not mean that he should disrespect the royal fathers. He understands the culture and I am not saying that he should disrespect the culture. But kings who go about clubbing and drinking do not deserve any respect. Accord deserving honour and respect to kings; they are custodians of culture. But there are kings that are not worthy of honour and respect.”
Do you agree with him?