Nigeria Ooni's Aide Dismisses Alaafin's Ultimatum as "Empty Threat"

The Digest:

The Ooni of Ife’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, responded to the Alaafin of Oyo’s 48-hour ultimatum regarding a chieftaincy title, describing it as “an empty threat from a dead empire.” Olafare emphasized the Ooni’s focus on development rather than supremacy battles.


Key Points:

• Olafare calls the threat "empty" and a product of a bygone era.
• The Ooni of Ife is focused on creating jobs and regional development.
• He contrasts the Ooni’s progress with the outdated power struggles of other monarchs.
• Olafare mentions the Ooni’s efforts in launching the Ojaja Smart City.
• The 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Alaafin is deemed irrelevant.
• Olafare emphasizes that the Ooni is not engaged in such power games.
• The Ooni’s priorities include economic growth, not outdated title conflicts.

Olafare dismisses the Alaafin's threat, asserting that the Ooni’s efforts are focused on tangible progress like job creation and the launch of Ojaja Smart City, not engaging in fruitless power struggles.

Sources: Vanguard, TheCable