There’s no gainsaying that Oyo State Governor Makinde has been recruited into the army of jabbers following the recent jab he threw at folks who wanted to buy their way into the majestic seat of the Oyo Alaafin.
In an attempt to satirize the lobbyists, Governor Makinde said that perhaps the oracle who eventually settled for the best was displeased with the manner they went about cajoling the kingmakers to enthrone them.
Yesterday witnessed the coronation ceremony of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, with a huge number of dignitaries gracing the occasion with their presence.
Speaking, Governor Seyi Makinde expressed thus:
“The person that Ifa and the people of Oyo chose is the person we are witnessing his coronation here today as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. Oyo is one of the oldest civilisations in Yoruba history. So, when they brought to me the first selection process and the person went on air to declare himself as the Alaafin-elect, I conducted an investigation and discovered that some people were bribed. โThereafter, I asked my conscience if the Alaafin’s stool was for sale and I said no, because I cannot defend it before my Maker.”
“I want to say congratulations once again to the people of Oyo Kingdom. Your patience and resilience have paid off and this is why today has become a reality.”
“Yes, a lot has happened since the last Alaafin joined his ancestors, but we are happy today that those issues have been resolved in the way our forefathers would be happy with.
“Today, the people of Oyo State can be proud again that we have a new Kabiyesi that represents the interest of our people and that of our ancestors.”
โWhen it comes to maintaining traditional institutions, this administration will maintain a record of never interfering with the process. We will be there to see that due process is followed. We will be impartial, stand at the sideline, ensuring that rules are not broken for one side or the other.”
And, for those who want to go to court, donโt go there to waste your time and waste our own time too. God has chosen for us. The people are also in support of the choice as well as the government of the state.โ
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