The son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi and his wife, Layal, have arrived at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, for a chieftaincy installation.
The city of Oyo is currently witnessing an influx of political figures and traditional rulers for the installation of new high-ranking chiefs by the Alaafin.
According to Punch, the event venue is set, with several notable figures in attendance, including former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, lawmakers, and a diverse assembly of traditional rulers and chiefs.
Seyi 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.
The Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, in a statement on Sunday, also stated that the Senator representing Zamfara West and a former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’Aziz Yari, has been 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.
Durojaiye 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.
