With the installation of Alaafin, there will be new development in the Council of Obas and Chiefs in Oyo State
Olugbon Visits Alaafin Owoade, Calls for Unity Among Oyo Obas
In a move to strengthen bonds among Oyo State’s traditional rulers, Oba Olushola Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon and Vice Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, paid a courtesy visit to the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, on Sunday.
Accompanied by his wife, Oba Alao was warmly welcomed at the Alaafin’s Boroboro residence in Oyo town, where they honored the monarch with traditional homage.
The royal duo held a private, closed-door meeting that lasted several minutes, sparking optimism for greater unity and collaboration among Oyo’s traditional leaders.
Olugbon said, “At the closed door meeting, we discussed the issues that are progressive to Oyo state, the government and the State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
“We are blessed to have Oba Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. He is a man of wisdom. He chooses his words carefully. He has the personality as well equipped academically. So we are blessed.
“I will say kudos to the Executive Governor of Oyo state, Engr Seyi Makinde’. He is a wonderful and successful governor of the state.
“He has installed some prominent kings in the state. This Alaafin is extra ordinary. He has done it in excellent way. With the installation of Alaafin, there will be new development in the Council of Obas and Chiefs.
“We (0bas) will work together with the Governor. Our decision as traditional rulers will be for the progress and development of Oyo state.
“There is no way, as traditional rulers can do anything on our own. There must be synergy with the government. This formed part of our private discussion”
Oba Alao, during the visit, also emphasized the importance of further showcasing Yoruba culture and traditions to the world. He also highlighted the need for unity among the Obas in the Southwest region.
Members of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs were reported to have been at odds over the rotation of the chairmanship position for several years.
The immediate past Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, had sought court intervention regarding this issue. Unfortunately, the matter remained unresolved at the time of his passing, leaving the chairmanship seat vacant for years. Read More
