Alafin of Oyo, oba Lamidi Adeyemi joins ancestors

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has passed on in the late hours of Friday at 83,as the longest reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled for 52 years.

Penpushing reports that the monarch who is the third from the Alowolodu Ruling House, joined his ancestors at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State Capital.

The source in the palace disclosed that remains of Alafin were brought to Oyo town, 62 kilometres from Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, in the early hours of Saturday and traditional rites began, palace

Penpushing further reports that, Oyo State Governor, Engr  Seyi Makinde, is expected to make an official announcement upon receiving the report of the demise of the royal father from the Bashorun of Oyo,Chief  Yusuf Akinade, the head of the ‘Oyo Mesi’, who will now lead Oyo town before a new Alaafin is installed.

The renowned Yoruba monarch had been sick and a plan had been made to fly him abroad before he passed on late Friday night,as as ource familiar with the medical travel plan said his tickets and those of a few wives were already procured.

Penpushing also reports that the late monarchwas born Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi on October 15, 1938 into the Alowolodu Royal House of the famous Oyo town.

The monarch popularly called “Iku Baba Yeye” was crowned on November 18, 1970, succeeding Oba Gbadegesin Ladigbolu I,and  he was the permanent chairperson of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.

Penpushing reports following the demise of  Adeyemi, it is now the turn of the Agunloye Ruling House to produce the next Oyo monarch,while it is recalled that Adeyemi’s predecessor, Alaafin Ladigbolu, was from the Agunloye House.

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