Alaafin’s Media and Publicity Director, Mr.. Bode Durojaiye, confirmed to our reporter at 6:55a.m today Saturday April 23, 2022, that Oba Adeyemi is dead.
His words: “It is true. Alaafin has joined his ancestors. I saw his remains laid down in the palace. The palace is mourning now. I can confirm that to you. There are many people that have stormed the palace at Oke-Afin in Oyo town. I am there right now. I will give details later through a press statement.”
On the press statement that was circulated this morning, debunking Alaafin’s death, Durojaiye responded: ” I did not issue any press statement today. That press release was issued a long time ago when it was rumoured that Alaafin was dead.”
On the burial of the monarch, Durojaiye, said the body of kingmakers, known as Oyemesi, would take decision on it.