The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, says he remains the number one traditional ruler in Yorubaland, citing the historical significance and contributions of the old Oyo Empire to Yoruba civilisation
He said this during an interview with a broadcaster, Edmund Obilo.
Responding to questions on whether the Alaafin was the supreme king in Yorubaland, Oba Owoade said: “Historically, yes. 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 dismissed suggestions that he was in competition with other prominent Yoruba monarchs, particularly the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, over traditional supremacy.
“I don’t fight for supremacy or whatever with anybody,” Oba Owoade.
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.
“I believe that when Oyo succeeds, the Yoruba in their entirety get honoured. That’s my belief,” he said.
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