Alaafin Stool: Oracle To Pick King From 65 Aspirants As Ifa Consultation Set To Commence
- Kingmakers in Oyo state have declared that the next Alaafin will be chosen from eligible 65 aspirants
- According to them, Ifa oracle would be consulted and whoever the deity chooses will become the next monarch
- Meanwhile, the kingmakers, also known as Oyo Mesi, have insisted that there is no rancor among them
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The next Alaafin might soon emerge following the ongoing selection process embarked upon by the Oyo Mesi Traditional Council.
In fact, the traditional council revealed that all the 65 contestants to the Alaafin stool who appeared for an interview recently are to proceed further in the selection process.
The regent and Basorun of Oyo, Chief Yussuf Ayoola, disclosed this on Sunday, September 18, Punc Newspaper reports.
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Acording to to the director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo, Bode Durojaiye, the kingmakers said the remaining process would no longer be restricted to the 10 contestants earlier shortlisted.
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The statement read:
“All contestants who appeared for the interview are qualified for the next level, which is Ifa consultation, after the meeting of members of the Oyo Mesi. Whoever emerges among the aspirants will be the candidate and the next Alaafin of Oyo.
“There is no rift among members of the Oyo Mesi contrary to insinuations and misinformation milling around. We are as united as ever. Misunderstanding can happen at any given point in time. It is natural. What is important is the amicable resolution so as not to let the misunderstanding degenerate into violence.
“None of the Oyo Mesi members has a favoured aspirant as all the contestants are equal before us. For the umpteenth time, we are conscientious, not money conscious and greedy.”
"Deceased Alaafin's wives belong to the next king" - Traditionalist
Meanwhile, Nigerians who are interested in having relationships with late Alaafin of Oyo's wives have been told to exercise patience.
According to Chief Ifayẹmi Ẹlẹbuibọn, there are some rites to be performed before the wives can be free to follow other men.
Also, he claimed kings leave wives in the palace and the next king might decide to marry them if the women are interested.
Source: Legit.ng
