Okanlomo title: Alaafin’s 48-hour ultimatum expires, Nigerians await next move
Nigerians are awaiting Alaafin Owoade’s next move after his 48-hour ultimatum to the Ooni of Ife over the Okanlomo title expired without compliance.
Alaafin – Ooni Tussle
Ooni: British signed Treaty of Cessation with Alaafin as Superior Head of Yoruba Nation – Oba Owoade
“I swore to defend Yoruba culture,” says Alaafin amid rising tensions with Ooni.
Alaafin denies supremacy battle with Ooni of Ife
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has denied being in a supremacy battle with the Ooni of Ife, insisting his reign prioritises Yoruba heritage and the welfare of his people.
Alaafin threatens to release Supreme Court ruling after 48-Hour ultimatum
Following the expiration of a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Alaafin of Oyo to the Ooni of Ife, palace sources indicate that the Alaafin may release a Supreme Court ruling affirming his exclusive authority to confer pan-Yoruba chieftaincy titles.
Yoruba leaders move to resolve rift between foremost monarchs
Yoruba elders have launched mediation efforts after a renewed feud between the Alaafin of Oyo and the Ooni of Ife over a disputed chieftaincy title sparked public tension.
The timeless authority of the Ooni of Ife cannot be challenged
To challenge the Ooni is, in strict legal logic, tantamount to questioning the Grundnorm itself, which is a juridical absurdity.
The timeless authority of the Ooni of Ife cannot be challenged
Why the Ooni of Ife holds primordial custodianship of Yoruba identity
Yoruba group cautions Alaafin over supremacy row with Ooni
The Yoruba Heritage Forum has warned the Alaafin of Oyo against distorting history in a supremacy row with the Ooni of Ife.
No Supreme Court judgment makes Alaafin sole custodian of Yorubaland — Lawyer backs Ooni
Lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi says no law or Supreme Court ruling vests pan-Yoruba authority in the Alaafin of Oyo, defending the Ooni’s right to confer chieftaincy titles.