One of the contenders for the Alaafin of Oyo throne, Prince Ayobami Ladigbolu has expressed disappointment that some of his initial supporters abandoned him in favour of other candidates due to financial constraints. Recounting his experiences through a Facebook post on Tuesday, Ladigbolu however congratulated the new Alaafin, Oba Abimbola Owoade, describing his emergence as divinely ordained. Ladigbolu wrote: “I …

Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has advised indigenes and princes who are jostling for the Alaafin of Oyo stool to stop bickering over the selection of the new occupant of the throne. He insisted that the Alaafin of Oyo stool will not go to the highest bidder. The governor spoke during the commissioning of 34.85 kilometres Oyo-Iseyin Road on Friday. …