The palace of Alaafin of Oyo has debunked widespread social media reports that the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba (Dr.) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111 is dead.
A statement signed by ‘Bode Durojaiye, Alaafin’s Media and Publicity Director, said the report of the monarchy’s death was spread by a “disgruntled group of bloggers”.
The statement further stated that on Monday and Tuesday this week, Oba Adeyemi, accompanied by some of his wives (Ayabas), children, aides and well-wishers was at the Durbar Stadium, Oyo, for physical fitness exercises as usual.
“He has neither fallen sick nor rushed to the hospital for any serious ailment, hence he and his family remain agile and active.
“The general public should not entertain any fear at all, as Iku Baba Yeye is healthy, physically fit and mentally stable”.
THE FULL STATEMENT
Alaafin Oyo RUMOURED DEATH UNFOUNDED
It has come to the notice of the Office of the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo about a fake report making the wave on the social media, by a disgruntled group of bloggers, about the imaginary death of His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba (Dr.) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, the Alaafin of Oyo.
Members of the public are hereby urged to disregard the unfounded report, as the Paramount Ruler is hale and hearty.
Precisely on Monday and Tuesday this week, Oba Adeyemi, accompanied by some of his wives (Ayabas), children, aides and well-wishers were at the Durbar Stadium, Oyo, for physical fitness exercises as usual.
He has neither fallen sick nor been rushed to the hospital for any serious ailment, hence he and his family remain agile and active.
The general public should not entertain any fear at all, as Iku Baba Yeye is healthy, physically fit and mentally stable.
Signed‘Bode Durojaiye, Alaafin’s Media and Publicity Director.