The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, had a
premonition of his death, an aide of the palace has claimed.
She said this while speaking with journalists at the Alaafin
of Oyo’s palace on Saturday.
The first class traditional
ruler died on Friday night at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital in
Ado-Ekiti.
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 Adeyemi III.
The palace worker said that 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.
The aide 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.
“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.”
Meanwhile, the Janazah (funeral) prayer has been conducted
on the remains of the late Alaafin at the ancient palace in Oyo Town.
Janazah prayer is an Islamic prayer conducted on the
deceased before going for final internment.
The prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Oyoland, Sheikh
Moshood Ajokidero, at exactly 11.55 p.m, NAN reports.
It was attended by Islamic clerics, sympathisers and some
politicians.
Addressing newsmen after the prayer, Ajokidero said that the
deceased had contributed his quotas to the development of Oyo Town, Oyo State
and Nigeria in general.
The Chief Imam said that Adeyemi had impacted the lives of
many people positively and would forever be remembered for his good deeds.
He 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.
The remains of Oba Adeyemi III are expected to be buried in
Baaraa, where other former Alaafins were buried.
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