Oyo Agog As Alaafin of Oyo Installs Seyi Tinubu As Okanlomo of Yorubaland
....Akpabio, Ganduje, Other Prominent Nigerians in Attendance
By: Editor
The ancient Yoruba city of Oyo in Oyo State was agog on Sunday as many Prominent Nigerians among whom was Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and other olitical office-holders, supporters and traditional rulers witnessed the installation of Seyi Tinubu as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the son of Nigeria's President, Barrister Seyi Tinubu was installed as the ‘Okanlomo of Yorubaland’, a title which means “the beloved child of Yorubaland”.
OTN News further reports that the installation of Seyi Tinubu stood out in significance among other traditional chieftaincy titles bestowed on Prominent Nigerians by the Alaafin of Oyo.
Among others installed were:the Senator representing Zamfara West and a former governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’Aziz Yari, who was reportedly installed as the ‘Obaloyin of Yorubaland’ on the same occasion by the Alaafin of Oyo.
The human and vehicular traffic in the ancient Yoruba city witnessed a surge as the event attracted the presence, not only of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio but also a retinue of Senators, including Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele; Lagos East Senator, Mikhail Tokunbo; and host of others.
Also, present at the occasion was the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin; former governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and many others who graced the traditional event.
In the fallout of the installation, Oyo State Speaker, Hon. Ogundoyin, who is a personal friend of Seyi Tinubu, has expressed his viewpoint on the installation, posting on his Facebook that, he felt both deeply honoured and excited to witness the honour being bestowed on his brother at the majestic Alaafin’s Palace in the ancient town of Oyo.
In his words, “Under the dignified leadership of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the ceremony was a powerful celebration of culture, legacy, and leadership.
“Seyi Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to youth development, innovation, and national unity continues to inspire many across Nigeria.”
“This chieftaincy title is not just a recognition of his noble lineage as the son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, but also a testament to his personal impact and promise as a bridge between generations,” Speaker Ogundoyin added.
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