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In a statement published on Facebook on Tuesday, one of the contenders for the Alaafin of Oyo throne, Prince Ayobami Ladigbolu, congratulated the new Alaafin, Oba Abimbola Owoade, describing his emergence as divinely ordained.
Reflecting on the competition, the prince expressed disappointment that some of his initial supporters abandoned him in favour of other candidates due to financial constraints.
“Due to financial constraints, some of the people who first backed me later switched to another candidate. When I needed their help on the Alaafinate issue, those I had previously supported did the exact reverse for me.
“When it comes to the time to help me, those I have helped with their businesses ran away. I am not upset with them. I just took away some lessons for the future,” he said.
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