Bode Durojaiye, the Media and Publicity Director to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Atanda Adeyemi has confirmed the death of the prominent monarch.
He made this confirmation Saturday morning hours after he issued a statement denying the death of the monarch saying he was ‘hale and hearty.’
The media aide, who spoke with journalists on Saturday, said that the monarch has passed away.
Durojaiye said, “Yes. That is true. Quote me. Kabiyesi has passed on.
“Okay. My name is Bode Durojaiye. The Press Secretary to the Iku Baba Yeye, Alaafin Oyo.
“It is true. Iku Baba Yeye has gone to the place where his forefathers are.
“It is true. It is true he has passed away”.
Oba Lamidi Adeyemi passed away at Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital in Ado Ekiti at the age of 83.
