Alaafin announces official title

 

The Alaafin-elect, Prince Akeem Owoade has released his official title.

The Alaafin made this known in a terse statement from the palace on Tuesday.

The statement said the Alaafin prefers to be addressed as His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, Alaafin of Oyo

“This is to inform the general public that the proper manner of addressing the Alaafin for all activities and in the media is EXACTLY as follows: His Imperial Majesty Iku Baba Yeye Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, Alaafin of Oyo.

“The public is enjoined to adhere strictly to use the wordings as exactly as stated above and without adding prefix or suffix to any of the names as stated above,” the statement reads.

Recalls Alaafin has commenced a 21-day traditional rites popularly known as “Oro Opebi" On March 7, 2025 and the traditional rites would end on Saturday, March 29, 2025.