Nigerians woke up to the horror news of the passing of one of the foremost and well-respected king in Nigeria, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, on Saturday morning.
Confirming the King's exit to the journalists on Saturday, the spokesperson for the late King, Bode Durojaye reacted in a terse comment, "Alaafin is dead. Details in due course."
It was gathered that late Alaafin gave up the ghost on Friday night at Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, where he was receiving treatment.
The palace sources said news of the death of the Octogenarian king has been conveyed to the Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde.
The monarch who had reigned for 52 years, was the longest reigning Alaafin in the history of the ancient town of Oyo.
The remains of the famous traditional ruler were said to have been brought back to Oyo in the early hours of Saturday and the traditional rites had commenced.
The 83-year old monarch is the third prominent Oba to have died in Oyo State in less than five months.
The Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Okadunni Oyewumi died on December 12, 2021, the late Olubadan of Ibadan, died on January 2, 2022 and the Alaafin died on April 22.
Rest in peace Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi may your soul rest with your creator.
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