The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, on Thursday denied claims by Governor Seyi Makinde that he consulted with the three traditional rulers of the state—including the Alaafin, the Olubadan of Ibadan, and the Soun of Ogbomoso—on the rotational chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
According to statement released by Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Paramount Ruler of Oyo Kingdom and the Superior Head of Yorubaland, the statement clarified that His Imperial Majesty has never held any meeting with Governor Makinde or the other two monarchs regarding the matter.
The statement said “Also the Alaafin did not tell the Governor or make a categorical statement on his endorsement of rotational Chairmanship among the three traditional rulers in the State.
