…says ‘there’s no other superior traditional title in Yorubaland, I’ll notify Osun Gov’
Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, says he should henceforth be addressed as the Alaafin of Iwo.
Oba Akanbi said he would inform the Osun State Government about his adoption of the new title.
Oluwo announced this in Iwo on Tuesday while hosting the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, who paid him a courtesy visit.
The Iwo monarch said he was not aware of any other traditional title in Yorubaland that is superior to that of the Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom.
Oba Akanbi said, “I don’t know any other title in Yorubaland that is superior to the Alaafin. Alaafin will continue to be Alaafin because that is the title that Oramiyan adopted and I will also adopt the saying.
“Henceforth, I will also want to be called Alaafin of Iwo and we will inform the government about it.”
The monarch expressed optimism that with the humility and exposure of Owoade, Oyo would witness peace and unprecedented development.
He assured that the good relationship between Iwo and Oyo would continue to flourish.
Earlier, Alaafin Owoade, in company with his wife, Olori Abiwumi and other Oyo chiefs, said his visit was to thank Oluwo for attending his coronation ceremony in April.
Oba Owoade, who spoke in Yoruba, said, “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 good to come around to pay him a courtesy visit.
“Iwo and Oyo have been enjoying a good relationship for years, even with my predecessor and I want that relationship to continue.”
