February 13,(THEWILL) – Morenikeji Lasisi, the longest-serving palace aide of the late Alaafin of Oyo, died on Monday, at the age of 120.
Popularly called Baba Keji, he served in the palace for 77 years.
One of the Palace aides, who confirmed the incident, said Baba Keji was a loyal steward and unrepentantly dedicated to his duties.
“He performs his duties, diligently, as assigned by the Alaafin”, the aide said.
His death came just ten months after the death of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III.
