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The oldest serving servant in the palace of Alaafin of Oyo, Morenikeji Lasisi aka Baba Keji who reportedly saw three reigns of Monarchs has finally given up the ghost.
Baba Keji died on Sunday in Oyo state.
The news of the demise was announced on Monday, he died aged 120.
He had served three Alaafin of Oyo before his death on Sunday, 10 months after the death of the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, whom he served for 51 years.
Baba Keji was referred to as a loyal steward and unrepentantly dedicated to his primary duties in the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo.
“He performs his duties, diligently, as assigned by the Alaafin,” said one of the palace aides.
He was known to be a companion in the Alaafin’s palace, who possesses authentic facts about a lot of histories as far as the kingship and palace are concerned.
Baba Keji was survived by a wife, three children and many grand children.