Oluwo adopts the title of Alaafin, to warn Adeleke

Iwoland’s Oluwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, said he wants to be called Iwo Alaafin.

He said he would inform the government of the state of Osun about his adoption of the new title.

He spoke in Iwo on Tuesday when he hosted Oyo’s new Alaafin, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, who gave him a courtesy visit.

He said he was not aware of any other traditional title in Yorubaland who was superior to that of the Alaafin of the Kingdom of Oyo.

“I don’t know any other title in Yorubaland which is superior to Alaafin. Alaafin will continue to be Alaafin because this is the title adopted Oramiyan and I will also adopt the same.

“From now on, I will also want to be called Iwo Alaafin and we will inform the government,” said Oluwo.

He expressed optimism that with the humility and exposure of Owoade, Oyo would have witnessed unprecedented peace and development.

He said that the good relationship between Iwo and Oyo would continue to thrive.

Previously, Alaafin Owoade, accompanied by his wife, Olori Abiwumi and other Oyo garments, said his visit thanked Oluwo for participating in his coronation ceremony in April.

“I came to see Oluwo because he was at my coronation ceremony in April. Even when my name was mentioned as Alaafin-Elect, Oluwo called to congratulate me. It is also nice to come and pay him a courtesy visit.

“Iwo and Oyo have enjoyed a good relationship for years, even with my predecessor, and I want that relationship to continue,” he said.

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