Alaafin Stool: Oyomesi screen over 30 princes

No lesser than thirty (30) princes who have indicated interest in the stool of Alaafin have been screened.

The screening of the aspirants took place at the palace of the Alaafin of Oyo by the Oyo Mesi.

The Informant247 gathered that the stool of Alaafin of Oyo became vacant following the passing of the 45th Alaafin of Oyo.

Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi (III) gave up the ghost at the age of 83, enjoying a reign that lasted for 52 years.

The Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo, Bode Durojaiye, has confirmed that the Oyomesi has s screened over 30 contestants.

Durojaiye further said that armed men of the Amotekun and the Police from the Atiba Division provided heavy security to prevent intruders during the screening which was done at the palace of the Alaafin.

He revealed that men of the Oyo Traditional Council (Oyo Mesi), led by Chairman and the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yussuf Akinade Ayoola Layinka 1 conducted the screening.

Durojaiye told newsmen on Friday that “The screening being conducted by all members of the Oyo Traditional Council ( Oyo Mesi) led by its Chairman and the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yussuf Akinade Ayoola Layinka 1, is observed by some officials of the Atiba Local Government led by the Chairperson, Alhaja Kafilat Mojisola Olakojo.

“The contestants who arrived one after the other to the Palace and accompanied by some of their relations interacted mutually and embraced one another devoid of ill feelings, rancour and animosity.

“The first part of the screening exercise ends on the 8th of September, 2022.

“There will not be screening on Friday, to pave the way for the Jumat prayer.

“While the second and the last part will commence on Monday, 12th till Thursday, 15th 2022”.