The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has firmly denied being involved in any supremacy dispute with other traditional rulers in the country.
This came after a YouTube video claimed that the Alaafin ordered his men to assault the father of a village monarch from the United States, before handing him over to the police.
The monarch dismissed the report as false, accusing the video’s creator of spreading lies and suggested that the individual behind the video should be held accountable for their malicious claims.
In a statement from his media representative, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin explained that the incident described in the video was entirely fabricated.
According to Durojaiye, the monarch of Oyotunji Village in the United States had made a visit to the Alaafin to pay his respects, a tradition rooted in their shared Oyo ancestry.
The visit was cordial, and the Oyotunji monarch was treated with respect throughout his stay.
The video’s narrative, suggesting a confrontation, did not align with the actual events, Durojaiye emphasized.
He questioned how such an incident could have occurred when the visiting monarch had come in peace, clearly indicating no conflict between the two.
Furthermore, Durojaiye reminded the public of the role of the Alaafin, who, as a leader, is expected to uphold dignity and respect within his community and the broader Yoruba culture.
He assured that Oba Owoade has always sought to serve with integrity, putting the welfare of his people above any personal or external conflicts.
The Alaafin’s spokesperson concluded by urging people to disregard the misleading video and its content, assuring the public that the Alaafin remains focused on the development of Oyo and the Yoruba nation.
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