– to notify Adeleke
The Oluwo of Iwo in Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has adopted the Alaafin of Iwo as his new official title.
He will inform Governor Ademola Adeleke about the change.
The royal father spoke in Iwo on Tuesday while hostinh the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, who paid him a courtesy visit.
Oba Akanbi said he was not aware of any other traditional title in Yorubaland that was superior to that of the Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom.
His words, “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 Oranmiyan adopted and I will also adopt the same.
“Henceforth, I will also want to be called Alaafin of Iwo and we will inform the government about it” .
He was optimistic that with the humility and exposure of Alaafin Owoade, Oyo will witness peace and unprecedented development.
He said that the good relationship between Iwo and Oyo would continue to flourish.
Earlier, Alaafin Owoade, accompanied by his wife, Olori Abiwumi and other Oyo chiefs, said his visit was to thank the Oluwo for attending his coronation ceremony in April.
The Alaafin 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”.
