Town of Oyo in Oyo State was agog on Sunday afternoon with the inflow of political office-holders, supporters and conventional rulers for the set up of latest conventional chiefs by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I.
Barrister Seyi, the son of President Bola Tinubu, was put in because the ‘Okanlomo of Yorubaland’, a title which interprets to “the beloved baby of Yorubaland”.
Additionally, the Senator representing Zamfara West and a former governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’Aziz Yari, is scheduled to be put in because the ‘Obaloyin of Yorubaland’ on the identical event by the Alaafin of Oyo.
The occasion is being attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and a retinue of Senators, together with Senate Chief, Opeyemi Bamidele; Lagos East Senator, Mikhail Tokunbo; and host of others.
Additionally, current on the event was the Speaker of Oyo State Home of Meeting, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin; former governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and lots of others being anticipated on the epoch-making occasion.
Taking to his Fb web page afterwards, Ogundoyin, who’s a private good friend of Seyi Tinubu, mentioned he was each deeply honoured and excited to witness the honour being bestowed on his brother on the majestic Alaafin’s Palace within the historical city of Oyo.
He wrote: “Below the dignified management of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the ceremony was a strong celebration of tradition, legacy, and management.
“Seyi Tinubu’s unwavering dedication to youth improvement, innovation, and nationwide unity continues to encourage many throughout Nigeria.”
“This chieftaincy title isn’t just a recognition of his noble lineage because the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but additionally a testomony to his private influence and promise as a bridge between generations,” Speaker Ogundoyin added.
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