Supremacy tussle: Kessington Adebutu reconciles Ooni, Alaafin
The Odole-Oodua, Sir Kessington Adebutu has succeeded in resolving supremacy crisis between Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade during his birthday anniversary.
Penpushing reports that a statement from the Ooni palace explained that this followed a meeting held on Friday in Lagos, where the duo reaffirmed commitment to the unity and peace of communities across Yorubaland.
The statement stated that the two monarchs in a communique issued after the meeting, emphasised their shared commitment to peace, mutual respect, and the advancement of the Yoruba people.
“They announced the creation of a Joint Council of Yoruba Unity, a body that will focus on peacebuilding, cultural preservation, and socioeconomic development across Yorubaland,” the statement read.
Penpushing further reports that the traditional rulers called for continuous dialogue and collaboration between the two ancient thrones, stressing that the Yoruba race can only achieve greatness through unity and collective progress.
“Today marks a defining moment in our shared history. We are committed to promoting harmony among Yoruba sons and daughters and to upholding the sacred values of mutual respect and brotherhood bequeathed to us by our forebears,” the communiqué stated.
“The meeting, attended by eminent Yoruba leaders, traditional rulers, and cultural custodians, focused on strengthening inter-kingdom cooperation and encouraging other traditional rulers to emulate the spirit of togetherness demonstrated by the two monarchs’, it added.
“In their closing prayers, the Ooni and Alaafin jointly sought divine guidance, peace, and prosperity for Yorubaland, Nigeria, and the African continent at large. The session ended with an exchange of goodwill and royal blessings between the two revered thrones’, the statement stated
Penpushing also reports that Adebutu, who was convener of the meeting, expressed joy at witnessing the unity between the two prominent monarchs, describing it as a milestone that would foster peace and progress among the Yoruba people.
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