Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi dies at 83

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi has joined his ancestors. The Oyo Monarch died at 83.

Sources said he died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, late Friday and his remains have been brought to Oyo in the early hours of Saturday (today).

The monarch reigned for 52 years, which made him the longest serving monarch in the State.

The governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde is expected to make an official statement on the passage of the monarch.