In a statement signed by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, Alaafin described the killing as an assault on Yoruba sovereignty and heritage.

Alaafin said, “The recent brutal killings inside Old Oyo National Park, especially the massacre at Oloko, is not merely a ‘security breach.’ It is a dagger plunged into the heart of our ancestral empire. Our sacred forests, our game reserves, our historic grounds, where our kings once hunted with spears and drums, are now being turned into slaughter yards by armed marauders. This Will Not Stand.”

The statement revealed that the Monarch demanded that the murder of innocent civilians, rangers, and travelers in Old Oyo National Park be investigated fully and that all perpetrators be brought to justice.

Alaafin calls for the establishment of a Military Base and the designation of Otefon Village as a permanent Armed Military Base of the kingdom to fortify the region and secure the Oyo-Oduduwa corridor.

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According to reports, a fresh battle between the Alaafin, Oba Owoade and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, sprang up after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the title of Okanlomo of Oduwa on a businessman, Dotun Sanusi, during the unveiling of an indigenous social media network at Ilaji Hotel, Ibadan.

The statement stated that Alaafin is a veritable custodian of Yoruba culture and tradition, and has always prioritized the safety and welfare of his subjects at all times, adding that the monarch relied heavily on the will and wishes of his subjects.

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Durojaiye said the Alaafin would never compromise tradition, culture and development of his people for a pot of porridge.

He said the monarch operates a government that is judged by its result, as prosperity, security and well-being of the people dictated his popularity both in the palace and in the empire at large.

The statement reads in part, “Why Alaafin does not need to get into any battle for supremacy with any Oba, either in Yorubaland or anywhere in the universe? These immortal words of Alexander Graham Bell, the most successful men in the end are those whose success is the result of steady accretion.

“He (Alaafin) is a veritable custodian of Yoruba culture and tradition, and has always taken into consideration the safety and welfare of his subjects and will never compromise tradition, culture and development of his people for a pot of porridge.

“Alaafin combines humility with royalty to meet the modern-day demands. Kabiyesi (the king who no one questions). Iku Baba Yeye (The one who commands death/he who is parent to death). Alashe (He who wields authority). Ekeji Orisha (Second-in-command to the gods). The Alaafin was inducted into the mysteries of various gods like Ifa, Sango etc to be the direct representative of these deities on earth.”

The statement added, “At the hallowed ground of the Yoruba ancient shrine, as Owoade made a covenant with illustrious Yoruba ancestors that he would defend, protect and add glamour to the Yoruba norms and tradition. Oduduwa’s Principal minister and grandson, Oranmiyan (Because Oduduwa begot Okanbi, (an only child and Okanbi begot Oranmiyan, among others, namely Ila-Orangun, Oni-Sabe, Olu-Popo, Ala-Ketu, Oba-Benin) founded the city of Oyo when prolonged drought struck Ile-Ife as a result of people’s emigration.

“Oyo simply rose to prominence through wealth gained from trade and its military skills. It was the largest West African empire, the most important and authoritative of all the early Yoruba principalities. More so, the British, as it was in their tradition, recognised lineage as meaningful supremacy and legitimacy, preferring to sign the Treaty of Cessation with the Alaafin as the Superior Head of the Yoruba Nation.

Source: Punch

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Shortly after his arrival, the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, also made his entry into the ground as well as Speaker of the House of Assembly Adebo Ogundoyin.

Other monarchs who have arrived include, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade; the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao and the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Oyebola among others.

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Oba Owoade’s recent visit to the Oluwo of Iwo sparked a widespread speculation on social media, with many interpreting the act as a snub to the Ooni of Ife.

The rumours gained traction after the Oluwo openly declared that the Alaafin holds superiority over all traditional rulers in Yorubaland, a statement that further fuelled talk of tension between the two prominent monarchs.

However, in a viral video making the rounds in the media, the Alaafin addressed the controversy, stating that there was no conflict between him and the Ooni. He explained that a visit to the Ooni was initially part of his planned itinerary but had to be rescheduled.

Oba Owoade encouraged the public to disregard the speculations, describing them as baseless and fuelled by mischief makers.

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The meeting signifies the monarch’s inaugural official meeting with Tinubu since April 12, 2025. Coronation.

The monarch arrived at the Villa on Friday afternoon after the Jumaat prayers and was ushered in shortly after the President’s closed-door briefing with the service chiefs and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

During Owoade’s coronation in Oyo town, Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, had urged the monarch to foster the unity of the Yoruba nation and strengthen the bonds holding Nigeria together.

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Oyelade stated that Owoade was chosen after extensive consultations and traditional divinations conducted by the Oyo kingmakers, the Oyomesi.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ademola Ojo, in his remarks, said the announcement ends the legal and social disputes that followed the passing of the former Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who died on April 22, 2022.

Oyelade expressed optimism that the reign of the new Alaafin would usher in peace, unity, and prosperity for the Oyo Kingdom.

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Residents of Oyo State have been called upon to rally behind the new monarch as he begins his reign over the ancient kingdom.

After the death of the previous Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the selection process for his successor sparked controversy.

Makinde recently directed a fresh selection process, but five prominent kingmakers rejected this move on Thursday.

The kingmakers include the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akinade; the Lagunna of Oyo, High Chief Wakeel Akindele; the Akinniku of Oyo, High Chief Hamzat Yusuf; a warrant chief standing in for Asipa of Oyo, Chief Wahab Oyetunji; and a warrant chief standing in for Alapinni of Oyo, Chief Gbadebo Mufutau.

They asserted that Prince Lukman Gbadegesin is already the Alaafin-elect, citing ongoing legal proceedings regarding the selection process.

The kingmakers’ legal counsel, Adekunle Sobaloju, described the governor’s actions as illegal and urged that the process be suspended until the court resolves the matter.

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