Alaafin told us his forefathers were calling him two weeks ago – Aide

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, reportedly had a premonition of his death about two weeks ago.

WITHIN NIGERIA had reported that Alaafin died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, in the late hours of Friday at the age of 83.

An aide of the palace while speaking with journalists at the Alaafin of Oyo’s palace on Saturday said that the traditional ruler already had a premonition of his death a few weeks back.

The palace worker 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.”