Paramount ruler, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has joined his ancestors at 83 after ruling the Oyo empire fore 52 years.
He was the longest serving Alaafin of Oyo.
Late Oba Adeyemi was pronounced dead at the Afe Babalola Hospital, Ado Ekiti.
Sources revealed that his remains were brought to Oyo and an official statement was expected from the state governor, Seyi Makinde.
Report has it that plans were underway to fly the sick monarch abroad for medical treatment.
The death of the Alaafin, who is arguably the most powerful monarch in Yorubaland, completes the demise of three paramount rulers in Oyo State in less than 6 months.
First was the Soun of Ogbomosho, who was pronounced dead December 13, 2021, at 95, Olubadan of Ibadan died three weeks after on January 2, 2022 at 93.
Born into the Alowolodu Royal House of the famous Oyo empire on October 15, 1938, he was named Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi.
He was crowned on November 18, 1970, succeeding Oba Gbadegesin Ladigbolu I. He was known popularly as Iku Baba Yeye.
