The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has died, POLITICS NIGERIA reports.
Alaafin, a first-class Nigerian monarch, died on Friday night at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State. He was 83.
The remains of the top Yoruba traditional ruler were brought to Oyo town in the early hours of today (Saturday) and traditional burial rites have begun.
The monarch had been sick due to complications from old age, and a plan had been made to fly him overseas before he passed on late Friday night.
Lamidi Adeyemi succeeded Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II in 1970, meaning he spent roughly 52 years on the throne.
He was survived by about 13 wives and many children.
Nigerians on social media have been sending their condolence messages to the ancient town of Oyo following confirmation of the monarch’s demise.
As of the time of publishing this report, the Oyo State government is yet to react to Alaafin’s death.
