Alaafin to Confer Chieftaincy Titles on Ex-Zamfara Gov Yari, Seyi Tinubu

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, will on Sunday, December, 21, confer chieftaincy titles on the former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Abubakar Yari, and Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu.

According to a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, on Wednesday, December 17, Yari will receive the chieftaincy title of Obaloyin of Yorubaland, while Seyi Tinubu, will receive the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title.

The title ‘Obaloyin of Yorubaland represents love, compassion, justice, and a bridge between physical and spiritual realms.

While the title ‘Okanlomo of Yorubaland title’, symbolising a custodian of Yoruba values, unity, and cultural heritage.

The statement reads:  “The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, will on Sunday, 21st of December, confer chieftaincy titles on two prominent Nigerians in Oyo City.

“A release made available by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, said former Governor of Zamfara State,  Senator Abubakar Yari  will receive the chieftaincy title of Obaloyin of Yorubaland,  representing love, compassion, justice, and a bridge between physical and spiritual realms.

“While Seyi Tinubu, a business magnate and son of Nigeria’s President, will receive the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title, symbolizing a custodian of Yoruba values, unity, and cultural heritage.

“Both titles come with responsibilities like promoting Yoruba culture, advising the Alaafin, fostering unity, and advancing education and social welfare.”