The Oyo prince was the immediate-past Chairman of Oyo State Local Government Pension Board
He died a few hours before his 47th birthday
One of the sons of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, AbdulFatai Adeyemi, is dead.
Adeyemi, popularly known as D-Gov, died at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, in the early hours of Friday.
AbdulFatai Adeyemi’s life was characterized by a profound commitment to public service. Serving as the immediate-past Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Pension Board, he played a pivotal role in managing and overseeing pension affairs for local government employees. His dedication to ensuring the welfare of pensioners reflected a deep sense of responsibility and empathy.
As the late Alaafin’s son, AbdulFatai was on the verge of celebrating his 47th birthday when tragedy struck. The news of his passing mere hours before the joyous occasion has cast a pall of sorrow over the community. Friends, family, and well-wishers who were likely gearing up for festivities are now grappling with the unexpected loss of a beloved figure.
AbdulFatai Adeyemi’s impact extended beyond his immediate family. His contributions to the local government pension system were instrumental in ensuring financial security for retired public servants. The news of his passing has elicited an outpouring of grief from those who recognized and appreciated his efforts to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
The Oyo prince, who was the immediate-past Chairman of Oyo State Local Government Pension Board, died a few hours before his 47th birthday.
The Public Relations Officer of UCH, Funmilayo Adetuyibi, confirmed the death of the late Alaafin’s son, saying that he died at the hospital on Friday morning.
Mrs Adetuyibi disclosed that the Oyo prince was brought to the hospital around 12.05 a.m. on Friday and died at exactly 3:50 a.m.
She, however, declined comment when asked about the disease that the late Oyo prince was suffering from, which eventually resulted in his death.
“I can’t disclose his diagnosis or what killed him because it is against our professional ethics,” the UCH spokesperson said.
Another source from UCH also spoke about the death of the late Alaafin’s son.
“Fatai Bayo adeyemi, one-time Secretary of Atiba Local Government Area, died this morning (Friday). He was married with children. He was reported very ill sometime last year but survived,” the source said.
AbdulFatai had contested the House of Representatives seat in Oyo Federal Constituency on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019.
He, however, lost to his brother, Prince Akeem Adeyemi, popularly known as Skimeh, of All Progressives Congress (APC).
AbdulFatai’s death, it was gathered, has thrown the family of the late Oba Adeyemi and the ancient town of Oyo into mourning.
