Mr Biodun Durojaiye, Media aide to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, has rebutted the rumours doing the rounds in the social media that the revered monarch had passed.
The rumour mill went agog a few days after a picture of Oba Adeyemi taken while working out (exercising) went viral on the Internet.
The statement issued by ‘Bode Durojaiye, Media and Publicity Director of the Alaafin read:
“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 in 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 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 (sic) should not entertain any fear at all, as IKu Baba Yeye is healthy, physically fit and mentally stable.”
The Alaafin was born on 15th October, 1938 and for his age, he was said to be fit, the palace said.
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