The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade on Friday urged both the indigenes and residents of the ancient city to celebrate with moderation. He reminded them that beating the drums of vendetta, persecution, and acrimony are ill wind that will not blow any good. Newsmen reports that Oba Owoade, who was presented with the staff…
Some indigenes of Oyo town, on Tuesday, staged a peaceful protest at the entrance of the Oyo High Court in Awe, protesting the delay in the selection of new Alaafin. They carried placards with different inscriptions, such as, “Oyo Mesi follow tradition, not money; Alaafin stool is not for sale; On Alaafin: Let dignity reign;…
By : Anuoluwa Fasoyin The Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has appealed to the people of Oyo, especially the royal families to settle their differences in order to hasten the selection of a new Alaafin of Oyo. Governor Makinde made the appeal while inaugurating the College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources, a satellite campus…