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The Digest:

Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, has disputed the Ooni of Ife’s authority to grant the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title to businessman Dotun Sanusi. Owoade has demanded that the title be revoked within 48 hours or face serious consequences.


Key Points:

  • Alaafin of Oyo challenges Ooni’s authority to grant chieftaincy title.
  • Owoade claims the Ooni’s jurisdiction is limited to the Oranmiyan Local Government.
  • Owoade demands revocation of the title within 48 hours.
  • Peace and unity in Yorubaland are emphasized by the Alaafin.
  • The Ooni’s actions were criticized as a violation of the Alaafin’s exclusive right to confer titles.

Owoade, who became the 46th Alaafin of Oyo in April 2025, warns the Ooni of Ife to revoke the title conferred on Sanusi or face dire consequences, affirming his exclusive right to grant titles across Yorubaland.

Sources: Punch, Daily Post Nigeria