Sympathisers Throng Alaafin’s Palace, As Funeral Set To Commence 4pm

Mourners and sympathisers on Saturday were restricted from entering the main palace of Alaafin of Oyo.

The  monarch will be buried by 4pm after burial rites have been concluded, according to the Oyomesi

Alaafin Adeyemi, the third from the Alowodu Ruling House, died in the late hours of Friday at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.

According to  report,  the remains of the top Yoruba traditional ruler were brought to Oyo in the early hours of Saturday and traditional rites began.

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 monarch’s passing from the Bashorun of Oyo, Yusuf Akinade, who will now lead Oyo before a new Alaafin is installed.