VIDEO/Photo News: Seyi Tinubu Installed As ‘Okanlomo Of Yorubaland’ At Alaafin’s Palace

The city of Oyo is currently agog for the installation of new high-ranking chiefs by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade.

Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, will be installed as the “Okanlomo of Yorubaland,” a title which translates to “the beloved child” or “the one dear to the hearts of all Yoruba people.”

The title is said to symbolise a custodian of Yoruba values, unity, and cultural heritage.

Seyi, accompanied by his wife, Layal, arrived at the palace of the Alaafin on Sunday.

The Senator representing Zamfara West and a former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’Aziz Yari, has also reportedly arrived in Oyo, accompanied by a delegation of northern senators and political figures.

Yari will also be installed as the “Obaloyin of Yorubaland” on the same occasion by the Alaafin.

The Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, in a recent statement, reportedly stated that the ‘Obaloyin of Yorubaland’ title represents love, compassion, justice, and a bridge between physical and spiritual realms.

Both titles are said to come with responsibilities that include promoting Yoruba culture, advising the Alaafin, fostering unity, and advancing education and social welfare.