The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has died at the age of 83.

It was gathered that the monarch died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, on Friday night, April 22nd and his body has since been taken to Oyo state where his burial rites have since begun.

Oba Lamidi who ruled for 52 years was said to be the longest-reigning Alaafin ever.

Report has it that the monarch had been sick and a plan had been made to fly him abroad with a few of his wives before his sudden demise late Friday night.

Alaafin Adeyemi was born Lamidi Olayiwola Atanda Adeyemi on October 15, 1938 into the Alowolodu Royal House of the famous Oyo town. He was crowned on November 18, 1970, succeeding Oba Gbadegesin Ladigbolu I. He was known popularly as Iku Baba Yeye.

He is survived by many wives and children.

May his soul rest in peace, Amen.