Alaafin, Ooni feud: Its brazen disregard for traditions — Yoruba Council
THE President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide, YCW, Aare Hassan Oladotun has decried the ongoing feud between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, describing it a brazen disregard for Yoruba traditions and values.
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Facts about Abimbola Owoade, newly approved Alaafin of Oyo
In a historic development, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Friday formally approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.
Facts about new Alaafin of Oyo
Read Prince Owoade’s illustrious career, philanthropic endeavours, and dedication to the preservation of Yoruba culture
Makinde appoints Abimbola Owoade as Alaafin of Oyo
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo following the recommendation of the Oyomesi, the kingmakers of Oyo Kingdom.
Alaafin stool: Controversy trails selection as kingmakers challenge Makinde’s action
Five prominent kingmakers from Oyo have raised serious concerns over Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent initiative to initiate a new selection process regarding the vacant Alaafin stool.
Alaafin Stool: I have no preferred candidate – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured the indigenes of Oyo Town that he does not have any anointed candidate for the position of Alaafin of Oyo to fill the vacant stool left by the late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111.
