- Alaafin of Oyo Breaks Silence on Supremacy Claims in Yorubaland
- The monarch addressed the controversies surrounding the conferment of the title Okanlomo of Yorubaland
- Alaafin stressed that he remains a custodian of Yoruba culture and tradition
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has dismissed claims of any supremacy dispute with other Yoruba monarchs, stating that he has no rivalry “in Yorubaland or anywhere in the world.”
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, the monarch addressed the controversies surrounding the conferment of the title Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Ibadan business mogul, Chief Dotun Sanusi, by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
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The title was awarded last weekend during the unveiling of an indigenous social media platform, 2geda, at Sanusi’s Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort in Ibadan.
While expressing his displeasure over the decision, the Alaafin stressed that he remains a custodian of Yoruba culture and tradition, fully committed to the welfare of his people and the preservation of their heritage.
According to the statement titled “Why Alaafin Does Not Need to Get Into Any Battle for Supremacy With Any Oba Either in Yorubaland or Anywhere in the World,” Oba Owoade reaffirmed that he “will never compromise tradition, culture, or the development of his people for personal gain.”
The release highlighted the historic importance of the Alaafin’s throne, tracing its lineage to Oranmiyan, grandson of Oduduwa, and recalling its recognition by the British colonial authorities as the supreme head of the Yoruba nation.
It described Alaafin Owoade as “a distinguished monarch with an unwavering commitment to the greater good of all,” combining humility with authority and upholding his vow to “defend, protect, and promote Yoruba norms and traditions.”
The statement further emphasised that the Alaafin’s throne remains central to Yoruba history, culture, and political heritage, noting that his reign is guided by the welfare, prosperity, and security of his subjects.
