Just In: Alaafin of Oyo Passes On at 83

The Alaafin of Oyo, Lamidi Adeyemi, has died at the age of 83 in the late hours of Friday, April 22 2022.

It was gathered that he died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.

According to the report, the remains of the traditional ruler were brought to Oyo in the early hours of Saturday, April 23 and traditional rites have begun.

Alaafin Adeyemi, the third from the Alowodu Ruling House, ruled for 52 years and was the longest-ruling Alaafin.

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