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Alaafin, number one ruler in Yorubaland – Oba Owoade

Alaafin, number one ruler in Yorubaland – Oba Owoade
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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has declared that he is the number one traditional ruler in Yorubaland, citing the historical significance and contributions of the old Oyo Empire to Yoruba civilisation. If you want to go by history and the contribution of Oyo to Yoruba civilisation, then I would say that the Alaafin is number one,” he said.
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  • ✦On his commitment to the Yoruba race, the monarch said he regularly prayed for the progress of the people, stressing that the success of Oyo would bring honour to the entire Yoruba race.
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  • ✦The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has declared that he is the number one traditional ruler in Yorubaland, citing the historical significance and contributions of the old Oyo Empire to Yoruba civilisation.
  • ✦If you want to go by history and the contribution of Oyo to Yoruba civilisation, then I would say that the Alaafin is number one,” he said.
  • ✦On his commitment to the Yoruba race, the monarch said he regularly prayed for the progress of the people, stressing that the success of Oyo would bring honour to the entire Yoruba race.
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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has declared that he is the number one traditional ruler in Yorubaland

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What is the latest development regarding Oyo State?

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has declared that he is the number one traditional ruler in Yorubaland, citing the historical significance and contributions of the old Oyo Empire to Yoruba civilisation.

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The primary parties identified in this coverage include Oyo State.

What are the broader implications of this development?

On his commitment to the Yoruba race, the monarch said he regularly prayed for the progress of the people, stressing that the success of Oyo would bring honour to the entire Yoruba race.

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