Members of International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) have urged the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade to avoid associating with
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi on account of his disdain for Yoruba tradition.
The Council claimed Oluwo was accidentally picked as a Yoruba monarch but turned himself to emir’and has been attacking Yoruba tradition.
Expressing this in a congratulatory letter to the new Alaafin in a signed statement by the President, Dr. Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode,the Council urged him to use all means available to protect the sanctity of Yoruba’s cultural and traditional values,in order to uphold the global respect the tribe deserves.
The Council said the last Alaafin, late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi did his best to uphold Yoruba tradition against all odds.
“The members of ICIR are overwhelmed with joy over the successful installation of Oba Owoade 1, Elewuetu as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom.
“Your coming after late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi is a reflection of Eledumare’s plan to continue to use Oyo towards the emancipation of traditional Yoruba beliefs and religion.
“Kabiyesi, kindly stay away from one interloper who was accidentally picked as a Yoruba traditional ruler but turned himself to ’emir’ and has been attacking our tradition.
“We pledge our support towards protecting the throne and core Yoruba values that will continue to uphold the respect accorded our tradition and culture across the globe,” ICIR added.
