Tinubu’s Aide Says “Oyo Empire Belongs to History” as Alaafin Urged to Embrace Modern Roles Amid debates over supremacy among Oyo State monarchs, Tinubu’s aide Temitope Ajayi stated that the Oyo Empire is history and urged the Alaafin to focus on modern leadership, peace, and development. The Olubadan of Ibadan, Alaafin of Oyo, and Soun of Ogbomosoland are set to rotate chairmanship of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs. However, the Alaafin’s Palace denied any consultation or endorsement of the rotational arrangement, sparking tension and public discussion about traditional authority in contemporary Yorubaland. #OyoEmpire #AlaafinOfOyo #TraditionalLeadership

Ooni, Alaafin Differ Over Chieftaincy Title For Businessman A dispute has erupted between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, over a chieftaincy title conferred on Ibadan businessman Dotun Sanusi. On Monday, the Alaafin issued a 48-hour ultimatum, describing the Ooni’s action as an “affront” and claiming only the Alaafin has exclusive authority to confer titles covering the entire Yorubaland. But the Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, said the monarch will not dignify the threat with a response, urging focus on unity rather than division. The Alaafin insists failure to revoke the title would attract “consequences.” #OoniOfIfe #AlaafinOfOyo #Yoruba #Chieftaincy #Nigeria #Tradition #DotunSanusi