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

Ohanaeze Youth Council Urges Gov. Mbah to Stop Political Interference in Mburubu Traditional Crisis The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), Enugu State chapter, has called on Governor Peter Mbah to urgently intervene in the escalating crisis in Mburubu community, Nkanu East LGA. The group says it has received multiple complaints accusing the State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Prince Lawrence Ezeh, of worsening the tensions through alleged political interference, arming of youths, media attacks, and intimidation linked to the traditional rulership tussle. Community leaders reported violent clashes, destruction of property, and alleged assassination attempts against ‘Igweship’ contender Engr. Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe. The OYC also warned of similar unrest in Nomeh Unateze and urged the governor and security agencies to act swiftly to prevent further violence and restore peace. #EnuguCrisis #OYC #TraditionalLeadership