The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi was born on October 15, 1938 into the Alowolodu Royal House of the famous Oyo town.

He was crowned Alaafin of Oyo on November 18, 1970, succeeding Oba Gbadegesin Ladigbolu I. He was known popularly as Iku Baba Yeye.

While he reigned, he was the permanent chairperson of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.

It was gathered that the monarch had been sick and plans had been made to fly him abroad for treatments before he passed on late Friday night.

At the time of his passing he was 83 years old and the longest reigning Alaafin ever, having ruled for 52 years.

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, is expected to make an official announcement upon receiving the report of the King’s passing from the Bashorun of Oyo, Yusuf Akinade, the head of the ‘Oyo Mesi’.

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