Nine Oyo princes criticize Owoade’s appointment as Alaafin

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Princes from nine royal families in Oyo, collectively known as the Atiba 9, have rejected the appointment of Abimbola Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo.

The Atiba 9 described his appointment as unacceptable and a blatant disregard for Oyo’s revered traditions.

Recall that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, presented the staff of office to the Alaafin-designate on Monday.

The Atiba 9 criticised the decision, accusing Makinde of basing his action on a proclamation by US-based Awise Agbaye, Prof Wande Abimbola, who claimed that Ifa chose Owoade as the next Alaafin of Oyo…