Alaafin had a bit of a premonition about his death according to one of his palace aides

ALAAFIN of Oyo Oba Lamidi Adeyemi had a bit of a premonition of his death according to one of his close aides who revealed that the monarch recently revealed that he was about to embark on a journey to meet his ancestors.

Early this morning, Oba Adeyemi was pronounced dead after he passed away at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital in Ado-Ekiti on Friday. After the news of his death went viral, hundreds of residents of Oyo town continued to throng the ancient palace to mourn the demise of the monarch.

According to one of the monarch's palace aides, the traditional ruler already had a premonition of his death a few weeks back. She urged people to find solace in the fact that the late monarch lived a worthy life.

“My father has gone to meet his forefathers. The 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.

“He ascended the throne at a young age and was wealthy and 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,” she added.

Earlier today, Janazah funeral prayers were conducted, led by the chief imam of Oyoland, Sheikh Moshood Ajokidero. It was attended by Islamic clerics, sympathisers and some politicians.

Sheikh Ajokidero said that the deceased had contributed his quotas to the development of Oyo town, Oyo State and Nigeria in general. He added that Oba Adeyemi had impacted the lives of many people positively and would forever be remembered for his good deeds.

Furthermore the cleric called on the living to always impact positively on humanity, adding that everyone would be remembered for his or her deeds, either good or bad. Meanwhile, the  remains of Oba Adeyemi III have been buried in Baaraa, where other former alaafins are laid to rest.