* Oba Akeem Owoade
Alaafin of Oyo
By Pathfinder Reporter
Thursday May 1, 2025
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Rev’d Dr. Kolade Oladele, Personal Assistant to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has told bloggers and online commentators not to cause disaffection between the Alaafin and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.
Rather, Oladele advised the bloggers and commentators to redirect their energies toward supporting the two monarchs to address the relevant issues confronting the people of Yorubaland.
Recall that controversies have trailed the refusal of the Alaafin to stand up while greeting the Ooni at a recent event held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Tuesday.
A statement signed by the Alaafin’s image maker described the latest debates as unhelpful in the series of such manufactured to distract and detract from important issues requiring the energy and focus of the Yoruba people.
“The latest installment in a series of manufactured debates is an unhelpful exercise that distracts and detracts from the truly important issues to which sons and daughters of Yorubaland should devote their energy and focus.
“At a time when our people face profound socio-economic and security challenges, it is incumbent on all of us – leaders, youths, traditional institutions, and citizens alike- to rise above pettiness and prioritize the work of uplifting our communities.
“The welfare of our people, the protection of lives and property, the empowerment of our youth population, and the revitalization of traditional values for development- these are the matters that truly deserve attention,” Oladele said.
He added that Alaafin Owoade remains unwavering in his commitment to these priorities and believes in a future of collaborative progress and views synergy between traditional institutions as a vital pillar for stability and advancement in Yorubaland.
“The Alaafin holds the Ooni of Ife and all custodians of Yoruba heritage in high regard, and is deeply committed to working hand-in-hand with them to chart a new path of unity, justice, and sustainable development across our land,” Oladele maintained.
He further emphasized that the forebears understood the weight of royal responsibility and the sacred duty to protect, unite, and lead with dignity.
“His Imperial Majesty embraces this legacy with humility and honor. He will not be drawn into performative gestures or public spectacles that reduce the gravitas of Yoruba monarchy to fodder for digital sensationalism,” the statement added.
He called on the public to reject attempts to sow seeds of discord between the two influential monarchs but instead “join us in reimagining a Yorubaland where our traditions serve as catalysts for progress, and where our revered thrones stand not in competition, but in purposeful cooperation.”
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