Alaafin of Oyo Joins his ancestors at 83






The Alaafin of Oyo,in Oyo state Oba Lamidi Adeyemi has joined his ancestors at the ripe age of 83 years. 


Information has it hat the prominent Monarch died in the early hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola university Teaching hospital Ado Ekiti,Ekiti state. 


The late Alaafin mounted the throne of his forefathers in the early seventies,he left behind, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 


A formal announcement will be made by the Alaafin in council in conjunction with the state government,a source in Oyo mentioned.

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