I’m the number one traditional ruler in Yorubaland - Alaafin of Oyo
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Verified Synthesis~25s readIf 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. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has described himself as the foremost traditional ruler in Yorubaland, citing the old Oyo Empire’s historical influence and contributions to Yoruba civilisation.Speaking during an interview with broadcaster Edmund Obilo, the monarch said his position was rooted in history, while denying that he was competing with other Yoruba traditional rulers, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi.“Historically, yes.
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- ✦The Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, subsequently said the monarch had instructed him not to issue an official response.“My principal has directed me against issuing a press release on the empty threat.
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Verified Extract- 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.
- The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has described himself as the foremost traditional ruler in Yorubaland, citing the old Oyo Empire’s historical influence and contributions to Yoruba civilisation.Speaking during an interview with broadcaster Edmund Obilo, the monarch said his position was rooted in history, while denying that he was competing with other Yoruba traditional rulers, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi.“Historically, yes.
- The Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, subsequently said the monarch had instructed him not to issue an official response.“My principal has directed me against issuing a press release on the empty threat.
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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has described himself a
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The Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, subsequently said the monarch had instructed him not to issue an official response.“My principal has directed me against issuing a press release on the empty threat.
