Alaafin Told Us His Forefathers Were Calling Him Two Weeks Ago – ‘Daughter’

A woman at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who described herself as one of the daughters of the late monarch says the late king had a premonition of his death.The aide, who spoke in Yoruba said, “My father has gone to meet his forefathers. Atanda (Alaafin) went to play with his forefathers. He is not dead.

“Two weeks ago, he called and told us that his late father was calling him to come. We were afraid and asked if truly he saw his father.

She said this while speaking with journalists at the Alaafin of Oyo’s palace on Saturday.

She urged people to find solace in the fact that the late monarch lived a worthy life.

He ascended the throne at a young age, he was wealthy and was blessed with long life, preserved the stool, promoted the Yoruba culture and was an epitome of royalty. We are happy to have him as the Alaafin.”

Meanwhile, the Janazah (funeral) prayer has been conducted on the remains of the late Alaafin at the ancient palace in Oyo Town.

The monarch died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, on FridayAlaafin Adeyemi, who served as the permanent chairperson of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, was reportedly sick and was scheduled to be flown abroad for treatment before he joined his ancestors on Friday.

He was the third to ascend the throne from the Alowolodu Ruling House and ruled for 52 years – making him the longest-reigning traditional ruler in Oyo town.