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The Real Story; How The Alaafin Died ‘I’ve picked my burial ground and my chiefs know what to do with my body’ -Alaafin
-John Bobade
Details have emerged how the Alaafin of Oyo , Oba Lamidi Adeyemi who joined his ancestors some days ago actually died.
The first class monarch, an influential figure in both the politics of Oyo State and Nigeria at large was said to have sustained an arm injury after a fall at the palace.
According to one of his subjects ‘you know Baba is very energetic, we were surprised when he fell and broke his arm. Surprising to us, the wound was not healing and he was complaining of pains and that was how he was taken to Afe Babalola Hospital in Ekiti, and it came as a surprise when he heard the news of his death’.
The ex pugilist was a fitness addict who at 83 still maintain a physical routine to keep in shape. He doesn’t drink and he maintained a good eating habit, so his sudden death came as a shock to his numerous aides, associates and family members who thought the monarch would live longer than he was.
Unknown to many, the late monarch had long prepared for his death long before the time.
In a narrative by one of the closest people to him, Festus Adedayo. The journalist highlighted one of his visits to the Alaafin where the ‘Iku Baba Yeye’ hinted that the plane that was sent to convey him to world beyond was already at the tarmac and that he was only waiting for his boarding pass.
The monarch who many suspected must have had a premonition of his death in his words also said he already marked a burial spot for himself with further claims that the Oyomesi, the head chiefs and his subjects know what to do with his corpse.
The revelation brought to rest many rumours surrounding the sudden passage of the great monarch who ruled his kingdom with love and fear for 53 years.
As expected, his Oyo palace has become a mecca of sort to the high and mighty who converged in the ancient town to pay their last respect to the deceased.
A recent viral moment has unexpectedly stirred the political waters for Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu’s 2027 gubernatorial bid in Oyo State. Here’s how it unfolded—and the fallout that followed:
An audio featuring Ibadan socialite, Chief Akinade Fijabi and an unidentified young man surfaced online.
In the audio, Fijabi, an Ibadan high Chief and singer, Wasiu Ayinde’s closest ally bared his thoughts on political bearings in Oyo State and centred it round the Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu.
The audio quickly gained traction, sparking laughter and debate across social media platforms in Oyo and beyond.
The audio briefly overshadowed Adelabu’s image and critics seized the moment to question his ability, business sense and highlight potential vulnerabilities in managing grassroots affairs.
Even before the audio, Adelabu’s return to APC and flirtation with a 2027 run had unsettled internal party dynamics. The audio gave fuel to factions already uneasy about his rapid elevation and perceived attempt at imposition.
APC hardliners and youth groups, who’ve openly criticized the party’s handling of aspirants like Adelabu, echoed that the viral moment underscores deeper frustration about favoritism .
Adelabu’s allies are downplaying the audio, arguing that public interactions reflect openness and a grassroots presence and qualities essential for statewide appeal. They’ve also pointed to his achievements, including boosting national grid capacity, as evidence of credible leadership .
Fijabi in the audio also shed some lights based on what he termed ‘reliable information’ on Governor Makinde’s Presidential ambition, claiming it was a plot to collapse the PDP in Oyo State for President Tinubu with an agreement that the Governor would be granted the request to install a successor.
The clip audio shifted part of the conversation from Adelabu’s technocratic record to his public persona. Analysts say managing optics now matters more than ever for his brand.
Late Governor Ajimobi’s first child, Bisola is dead!
News filtered in early Thursday, March 27, 2025 that Bisola,42 died after a brief illness in the United Kingdom.
The late woman before her death was the special adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu.
Married to Kolapo Kola-Daisi, their marriage is blessed with three children.
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