See Who Takes Over The Palace As Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Alaafin Of Oyo Joins His Ancestors—-The Genius Nigeria reports that by tradition, the head of the Oyomesi, Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akinade Ayoola, would take over pending the appointment of a new Alaafin
TGM had reported that The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi joined his ancestors at 83
The Palace officials said he died on Friday night at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.
The remains of the monarch have been brought to Oyo in the early hours of Saturday (today) according to the sources
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.
Alaafin’s death is coming a few months after the passing on of some prominent monarchs in the State.
DAILY POST recalls that the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi joined his ancestors on December 12th, 2021.
The 41 Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji joined his ancestors on January 2nd, 2022.
