The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi is dead. He breathed his last late on Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.
He was 83 and the longest reigning monarch of the ancient city. He was on the throne for 52 years.
The remains of the monarch have been brought to Oyo in the early hours of Saturday (today) according to the sources.
The governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde is expected to make an official statement on the passage of the monarch.
Alaafin’s death is coming a few months after the passing on of some prominent monarchs in the State.
JomogNews Nigeria recalls that the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi joined his ancestors on December 12th, 2021.
The 41 Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji joined his ancestors on January 2nd, 2022.
