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  • Three important things you must know about the new, young Alaafin Of Oyo

    Three important things you must know about the new, young Alaafin Of Oyo

    On Friday, January 10th, the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde announced the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade made the announcement in a statement, 2 years and 9 months after the last Alaafin, of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, passed away.

    Below are some important things to know about the incoming Alaafin, Prince Owoade.

    1. Born 47 years ago into the esteemed and royal Owoade-Agunloye family in Oyo Town, Oyo State, Nigeria, Prince Akeem is one of the surviving children of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade, a direct descendant of Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade of Agure Compound, Oyo.2. Prince Owoade was born in 1978.

    2. He attended Baptist High School, Saki, and holds diplomas in Mechanical Engineering from The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, and The Polytechnic, Ibadan. The elected Alaafin further pursued further education in the United Kingdom, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sunderland in 2008 and a Master of Science in the same field from Northumbria University in 2012.

    3. Prince Owoade worked as a Planning Engineer in the UK and is currently a Project Coordinator at Manitoba Hydro, Canada. He is also the president of 100279 Manitoba Limited, a company focused on real estate and financial services.

  • MURIC sends strong message to Gov Makinde over Alaafin stool

    MURIC sends strong message to Gov Makinde over Alaafin stool

    The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), on Wednesday, tasked Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to follow due process in the selection of the next Alaafin of Oyo.

    Prof. Ishaq Akintola, Executive Director, MURIC, said this in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday.

    “There has been prolonged controversy over the right candidate to become the next Alaafin of Oyo since the demise of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi on April 22, 2022 at the age of 83.

    “The authentic kingmakers of Oyo who are known as Oyomesi have kicked against the nomination of Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu who is 85 years old for lack of due process.

    “A document published in various newspapers two days ago and signed by the seven Oyomesi revealed that the candidate duly selected by the rightful kingmakers of the ancient town is Prince Lukman Adelodun Gbadegesin.

    “The Oyomesi group affirmed that it had forwarded the name of Prince Gbadegesin to the governor since Oct.4, 2022,” he said.

    Akintola added: ”According to them, the Bashorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akinade Ayoola wrongfully picked another candidate, Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu and filed a suit against them in court but he lost the case.

    “This implies that the Alaafin throne has been vacant for almost one and a half years. We urge Makinde to make hay while the sun shines. It is now time to announce the name of the candidate picked by the Oyomesi and backed by the court’s pronouncement.

    “Archbishop Ladigbolu’s attempt to come through the backdoor to the throne of the Alaafin of Oyo is illegal, illegitimate, unlawful and unconstitutional.

    ”Communal clashes which claim hundreds of lives and destroy properties worth billions of naira will be avoided if state governors respect the rule of law and follow due process. Vested interest from official circles in matters relating to tradition often end in tragedies.

    “Tongues are wagging, not only in Oyo town but in the whole state as well as in the whole South West. This time around, Makinde has to prove that the label given to him as the governor who likes to install Christians only as Yoruba kings is unsuitable for him.”

    “This year alone, it happened in Ogbomosho where a Redeemed Church pastor, Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, was crowned as king and in Iseyin where another pastor, David Olawale Oyebola has emerged the Aseyin.

    “As a peace-loving and dialogue-inclined human rights organization, MURIC urges the state governor to allow the choice of the authentic kingmakers of Oyo town to prevail by announcing Prince Lukman Adelodun Gbadegesin as the next Alaafin of Oyo without any delay.”

  • ICYMI: Oldest Alaafin of Oyo’s Palace servant, Baba Keji dies at 120

    ICYMI: Oldest Alaafin of Oyo’s Palace servant, Baba Keji dies at 120

    The oldest serving servant in the palace of Alaafin of Oyo,  Morenikeji Lasisi aka Baba Keji who reportedly saw three reigns of Monarchs has finally given up the ghost.

    Baba Keji died on Sunday in Oyo state.

    The news of the demise was announced on Monday, he died aged 120.

    He had served three Alaafin of Oyo before his death on Sunday, 10 months after the death of the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, whom he served for 51 years.

    He will be buried according to Islamic rites this afternoon.

    Baba Keji was referred to as a loyal steward and unrepentantly dedicated to his primary duties in the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo.

    “He performs his duties, diligently, as assigned by the Alaafin,” said one of the palace aides.

    He was known to be a companion in the Alaafin’s palace, who possesses authentic facts about a lot of histories as far as the kingship and palace are concerned.

    Baba Keji was survived by a wife, three children and many grand children.

  • Consulting Ifa still part of Alaafin selection process – Basorun

    Consulting Ifa still part of Alaafin selection process – Basorun

    The Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yussuf Ayoola, has debunked the claims that kingmakers have neglected the tradition of consulting the Ifa oracle to pick the most suitable among the contestants for Alaafin stool.

    This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo, Bode Durojaiye.

    The Basorun restated his commitment to upholding justice and fairness in the choice of a new Alaafin, and called on those he said were peddling unfounded rumours to desist from the behavior.

    According to the statement, there was no crisis among the kingmakers on the ongoing process because they were all united and would not do anything that would have negative effect on the town and its people.

    “Ifa consultation and not voting in whatever form will determine who will be the next king,” said the Basorun.

    “We (Oyo Mesi) are one and indivisible. Where did they get the unsubstantiated information that we are in disarray? It is the handiwork of the spent forces who do not wish us well.

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    “It is true that all of us held a meeting in my house, and it was inconclusive. We will still reconvene again. All the members were not only in good spirit, but embraced one another, even cracking jokes after the meeting devoid of rancour and ill feelings.”

  • Prominent Oyo kingmaker dies amid Alaafin selection oppo rocess

    Prominent Oyo kingmaker dies amid Alaafin selection oppo rocess

    A highly rated traditional ruler in Oyo State and member of the State Traditional Council (the Oyomesi), High Chief Abdul-Rasheed Shehu is dead.

    The Oyo East Local Government confirmed the passage of one of the Oyo kingmaker.

    Shehu, who is the Alapinni of Oyoland died in the early hours of Sunday after battling an undisclosed sickness.

    He would be buried, Sunday afternoon, at the family’s residence, according to Islamic rites.

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    The LG statement on the deceased, read, “With a heavy heart, and submission to the will of Allah, the Management of Oyo East L.G regrets to announce the passing of the High Chief, the Alapinni of Oyo Land, Alh Abdul-Rasheed Shehu early this morning Sunday 18th Sept. 2022.

    “Burial arrangement will come up at his residence today at 4:00PM. May Almighty Allah repose his soul in Aljanna Fridaus.”

  • Olori Abbey heartbroken, weeps months after departure of Alaafin

    Olori Abbey heartbroken, weeps months after departure of Alaafin

    Olori Abbey, one of the wives of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the Late Alaafin of Oyo is heartbroken and mourning the late ruler.

    Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, passed away in April at the Ado Ekiti Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital.

    Early on Saturday morning, the body of the senior Yoruba traditional leader was carried to Oyo, where traditional ceremonies got underway.

    The late king had governed for 52 years at the age of 83, making him or her the Alaafin with the longest reign. The queen, who is still grieving over his passing, paid tribute to him on Instagram.

    She mentioned that he had been away from them for four months. She gave her blessing and prayed for his soul to rest in peace.

    Her post reads: “It is four months today that you left us. May you continue to soul rest in perfect peace. Forever in heart, my husband Atanda, where the lion lives, the animal that goes to is not lucky, where the creature of war is left, the father of the one that is left. Walking around the corner.

    “The thought of the pit kills the dog, the thought of the matter is the deceitful, the thought of a rich man is the one who has the power, the portion of the poor kills the owner. Whoever the Atanda holds a long hand if war, the Lord is the king’s law. Continue rest in peace, Omoibironke”.

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  • Late Alaafin of Oyo’s wife dies in US

    Late Alaafin of Oyo’s wife dies in US

    One of the wife to late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, Olori Kafayat is dead.

    She died barely two months after the death of the Alaafin.

    Olori Kafayat, who was the fourth Olori of the late traditional ruler, reportedly gave up the ghost on Friday night in the United States of America.

    She was the mother of Prince Adebayo Adeyemi, who is the chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Pensions Board.

    Details of her death, however, remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report.

    Oba Adeyemi died on April 22, 2022, at Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

    He joined his ancestors at the age of 83.

    Another Alaafin is yet to ascend the throne after the demise of Oba Adeyemi.

  • Alaafin Stool: 20 Princes jostle for stool as application closes on Friday

    Alaafin Stool: 20 Princes jostle for stool as application closes on Friday

    Twenty princes from the Twenty eight eligible ruling families to the stool have shown interest to being the next Alaafin.

    The Agunloye Ruling House have called on the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) to pick the next Alaafin of Oyo from other families apart from the Lawani Agogo Ija .

    Twenty princes from the Twenty eight eligible ruling families to the stool have shown interest to being the next Alaafin.

    The Agunloye Ruling House have called on the Oyo Mesi (kingmakers) to pick the next Alaafin of Oyo from other families apart from the Lawani Agogo Ija .

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    The Head of the Mogaji Isale Oja Agunloye, Abdukareem Ishaq, explained that Agunloye gave birth to 29 children and the family of just one of the children, Lawani Agogo Ija, had produced Alaafin three times.

    He said it was now the turn of one of the 28 families of Agunloye to produce the next Alaafin.

    He urged the kingmakers to be fair so that the remaining families can also benefit and have a sense of belonging among the entitled families.

    “It is our turn to produce the next Alaafin and we are calling on the Oyo Mesi to be fair in this case. Those on the other side have been saying it is their turn again and we find this disturbing.

    “Alaafin Adelu Agunloye was the first son of Alaafin Abiodun Atiba, who established the present Oyo. Agunloye gave birth to 29 children and Alaafin Ajuwo Lawani Agogo Ija family has been the only family producing Alaafin since then and neglecting the other 28.

    “The remaining 28 families are: Tela Baba Ilaka; Akee Amulegboja; Agboyin Alayo Ayo; Ajuwon Loja; Tela Irinborogidi; Olanniba Baba Mosalasi; Akee Abanikanda; Afonja (Aburo Abanikanda) and Tela Arowona.

    “Others are Afonja Arowona Ile Ilugbenka; Agboyin Arowona; Ajuwo Sanni; Ajuwon Aliyi; Tela Arowojemosa; Tela Ibrahim; Adeoye Ileolokuta and Tela Aseseruogun.

    “They also include Tela Adeoti Olusami Lajire; Oyelegnin Ilaka; Tela Isheke; Tela Olookun (Aremoye Agunloye); Tela Lagbaja (Ile Tetu); Adetunji Ile Awonwon; Akadiri Baba Omo Adegboolu; Adeniran Baba Salami Ilaka; Akee Akadiri (Abidekun Agunloye); Tela Iyalamu and Ajuwon Adeniregun.

    “Our children have applied to me and they are 20 in number. They are from these 28 families whose turn it is to produce the next Alaafin. I think some may still show their interest but tomorrow (Friday) is the closing date we fixed for submission of application.”

    He said the families had princes who have excelled in various fields and who have deep knowledge of tradition and culture and the carriage to succeed Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.

    “Although we are making an appeal now but we are ready to take the case to court if we are sidelined this time round. The three Alaafin produced by the Agunloye Ruling House were from one family. So, they should pick the next Alaafin from one of us.

    “Our aim is to further develop Oyo town, we want companies to be established here and to make life better for everyone. The state government should also ensure that justice and fairness prevail,” he added.

    Recall that the stool became vacant following the death of Oba Adeyemi on April 22 at the age of 83.

    Oba Adeyemi was produced by the Alowolodu Ruling House and according to the law, the next ruling house to produce the next Alaafin is the Agunloye Ruling House.

  • New Alaafin of Oyo ‘ll emerge soon – Makinde

    New Alaafin of Oyo ‘ll emerge soon – Makinde

    Oyo State Government has assured the people of Oyo Town that new Alaafin of Oyo would emerge soon, urging them to be patient.

    Gov. Seyi Makinde gave the assurance at the eighth day fidau/interdenominational prayer held in honour of the late Oba Adeyemi at the palace arcade in Oyo.

    The late Oba Adeyemi died on April 22 at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti.

    Makinde, represented by Chief Bayo Lawal, the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Matters, said he was awared that people were anxious to have new king.

    “People are eager to see the next king, but we have to follow due process.

    “We promise not to compromise and another Alaafin will come in due time,” the governor said.

    Earlier, in their separate sermons, Imam Masud Ajokidero and Rev. Eyitayo Sulola, urged the people to always embrace orderliness as observed by the late Alaafin when he was alive.

    They called on the kingmakers “Oyo Mesi” to follow the path of peace and not moneybags in the selection process of the new king.

    In her remarks, Chief (Mrs) Alaba Lawson, the Iyalode of Yorubaland, described the late Alaafin as father of Yorubas, who always fight for the right of his people.

    Lawson said, “He always listen to the cry of Yorubas and was great historian. I wish the incoming king will sustain the legacies he left behind.”

    In his remarks, Oba AbdulRashid Anikulapo, the Onibode of Igboholand, said that something bad had happened to the Yorubas with the death of Alaafin.

    Anikulapo said that the traditional ruler had enthroned many kings across the South-West, including Oke-Ogun, who were not beaded crown wearing Kings before he was enthroned in 1970.

  • Late Alaafin ‘ll be immortalised – Tinubu

    Late Alaafin ‘ll be immortalised – Tinubu

    Chief Bola Tinubu, a Presidential Aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday said the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, would be immortalised.

    Tinubu made the disclosure at the eight-day Fidau/interdenominational prayers held in honour of the late Oba Adeyemi at the palace arcade in Oyo.

    He said that the late traditional ruler would be immortalised by establishing a Training and Skills Development Centre for Youths in his honour.

    Recall that the late Oba Adeyemi died on April 22 at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti.

    Tinubu arrived Nigeria on Saturday morning from Saudi Arabia where he had gone to perform the lesser hajj, and travelled down Oyo to grace the occasion.

    The presidential aspirant described the late Alaafin as an institution in Nigeria, saying that he was a father who accommodated people regardless of their political and religious affiliations.

    “The late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, is an institution, not only in Yorubaland, but in Nigeria.

    “The traditional ruler will be immotalised with a monument called Training and Skills Development Center for the Youth,” he said.

    The APC leader said that the late Alaafin didn’t take side on any issue, but concerned about the peace and stability of Nigeria, particularly the history of Yoruba race.

    Tinubu recalled a lengthy discussion he had with the traditional ruler before his demise where he encouraged the Yoruba race to always be involved in politics of development and progress of Nigeria.

    The presidential aspirant said the late Alaafin hated no one and accommodated everyone, saying that he was kind and very generous.

    According to him, Oba Adeyemi want the best for the Yorubas by ensuring that Yorubas were constitutionally recognised in Nigeria.

    “We have a lengthy discussion before his demise, Baba said Yoruba race must not be behind and we should continue to be in politics of development, merit, honesty and progress for our country.

    “He hated no one and associated with everybody. He is kind and generous. We shall miss him alot and his memory shall be forever.”

    NAN