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Alaafin of Oyo

27 Oct
Nine royal families, who are descendants of Alaafin Abiodun Atiba, have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to implement the 1976 Chieftaincy Declaration regarding the selection of the Alaafin of Oyo. The stool of Alaafin became vacant following the demise of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi 111, who was the 45th Alaafin. The position of Alaafin has been…
23 Apr 2023
Popularly referred to as ‘Iku Baba Yeye’, the 44th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, was an exceptional monarch, who attracted myths and radiated power.

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