BREAKING NEWS- ALAAFIN OF OYO (OBA LAMIDI ADEYEMI) IS DEAD
Sources from has confirmed the demise of one of the prominent throne rules in Nigeria monarch in the person of Late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi (Alaafin of Oyo), the kabiesi died at the age of 83 years. The king was known for his combat-sport boxing agility. He became the Alaafin of Oyo the 45th ruling monarch after succeeding Late Ladigbolu from the Agunloye ruling house.
Oba Lamidi Adeyemi was said to have been sick for a while now before he died at Afe babalola university teaching hospital at Ado Ekiti though there were plans to take him out of the country for the advanced stage before he gave up his ghost late Friday 22/04/2022, Sources revealed that His ticket and that of some his wives to go with him on the medical trip has been booked before his death, however, the remains of him have been brought to the palace for the traditional rite to begin.
Alaafin of Oyo popularly called Iku baba yeye was installed as the king in 1970 meaning that Oba Lamidi reigned as a king for 52 years. Before his death, he was permanent chairperson of all Oyo state chief and oba council
We however await the official statement from the Governor of Oyo state ( Seyi Makinde) on the passing on of the Iku baba year.
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