Oyo crisis: 9 Princes reject Owoade’s appointment as Alaafin(FULL LIST)

In a dramatic turn of events, nine princes from the royal families of Oyo Kingdom, collectively known as the Atiba 9, have rejected the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

The decision, made by Governor Seyi Makinde, has sparked widespread controversy, with the Atiba 9 alleging that the appointment violates the kingdom’s revered traditions and customs.

The Atiba 9 accused Governor Makinde of showing blatant disregard for the rich cultural heritage of Oyo by unilaterally proclaiming Owoade as the Alaafin. According to them, the decision was influenced by the recommendation of Professor Wande Abimbola, a United States-based Awise Agbaye (global ambassador of Ifa).

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In a statement issued by Prince Sina Afolabi of the Adeitan Royal Family, the group further alleged that Professor Abimbola claimed that Ifa divination had chosen Owoade as the rightful successor to the throne.

However, the Atiba 9 argue that the process ignored established protocols and traditional rites integral to the selection of an Alaafin.

Below is a list of the nine princes of the Oyo Kingdom

1. Prince Sina Afolabi of the Adeitan Royal family

2. Prince Remi Azeez (Tella Okitipapa)

3. Prince Lamola Olanite (Olanite)

4. Prince Agboin Adelabu (Adelabu)

5. Prince Raji Adeniran (Adeniran)

6. Prince Nureni Taiwo (Tella Agbojulogun)

7. Prince Muftau Adejare Adesokan (Adesokan Baba Idode)

8. Prince Adesiyan (Adesiyan)

9. Prince Bello Rasheed (Abidekun)