As each of these prominent Kings continued to embark on the journey of no return, rumors, sentiments, and hearsay started to fill the air. Many painted the Governor as the mastermind behind the sudden death of Oyo's most respected monarchs. But when the speculations and assumptions got to a stage, Governor Makinde had to clear his name by denying any foul play or wrongdoing in the death of iconic monarchs in the state. A brief walk into the past.