Alaafin of Oyo denies consultation with Gov Makinde on Oyo Council chairmanship, cites Memo from Oyo Council of Elders
The Alaafin’s Palace has taken notice of a statement attributed to Governor Seyi Makinde, claiming consultation with the Alaafin, Olubadan, and Soun of Ogbomoso on the rotational Chairmanship of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs. We categorically state that no such meeting or consultation took place.His Imperial Majesty, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, did not discuss or endorse rotational Chairmanship with the Governor or the mentioned traditional rulers. The Alaafin’s position on the State Council of Obas and Chiefs was clearly stated in a Memo submitted to the Governor by the Oyo Council of Elders.
PRESS RELEASE (15/1/ 2026).
The attention of the Alaafin’s Palace has been drawn to a statement credited to His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde that he consulted with the three traditional rulers in the State, the Alaafin, the Olubadan and the Soun of Ogbomoso on the rotational Chairmanship of the State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
The Palace hereby wants to state clearly that there was no time that His Imperial Majesty, the Alaafin of Oyo , Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, held any meeting with either the State Governor or any of the two traditional rulers mentioned above.
Also the Alaafin did not tell the Governor or make a categorical statement on his endorsement of rotational Chairmanship among the the three traditional rulers in the State.
The position of the Alaafin and the Entire Oyo Community on the general issue of the,State, Council of Obas,and Chiefs has been enunciated in a Memo delivered to His Excellency by the Oyo Council of Elders.
Signed Bode Durojaiye,
Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Paramount Ruler of Oyo Kingdom and the Superior Head of Yorubaland.
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has denied reports of consultation with Governor Seyi Makinde on the rotational Chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. In a statement, the Alaafin’s Palace said the Governor’s claim is false, citing a Memo submitted to the Governor by the Oyo Council of Elders, which outlines the Alaafin’s position on the matter.
The Alaafin expressed surprise at the Governor’s statement, emphasizing that no meeting or discussion on the chairmanship took place with the Governor or other traditional rulers. The Oyo Council of Elders’ Memo serves as the basis for the Alaafin’s stance on the issue, and the Palace will continue to uphold the traditions and interests of the Oyo Kingdom.The controversy has sparked debate in Oyo State, with many calling for clarity on the chairmanship of the Council. The Alaafin’s Palace has urged the public to await further clarification on the matter, reiterating its commitment to the Oyo Kingdom’s traditions and heritage.
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