Following the death of two prominent traditional rulers, Soun of Ogbomoso and Olubadan of Ibadanland, Alaafin of Oyo has also reportedly joined his ancestors.
The information according to the Premium Times, Alaafin Adeyemi, who is the third from the Alowodu Ruling House in Oyo, died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.
It was also reported that the remains of the top Yoruba traditional ruler were brought to Oyo in the early hours of Saturday in order to begin the traditional rites.
Oba Adeyemi, who died at the age of 83 years old, was the longest reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled for 52 years.
The Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, is expected to make an official announcement upon receiving the report of the monarch’s passing from the Bashorun of Oyo, Yusuf Akinade, who will now lead Oyo before a new Alaafin is installed.
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