Nigerians react as Alaafin-elect jets back to Canada for work obligations

• The newly elected Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, who was recently presented with the staff of office, has returned to Canada
• His return comes at a time when he is expected to undergo the mandatory pre-coronation traditional rites known as Ipebi
• Nigerians have reacted to the development, with many expressing amazement and others voicing shock at why the king-elect would leave the country before his enstoolment

It is a common belief in Yorubaland that the crown doesn’t sleep outside of the palace. Image: FB/Seyi MakindeSource: FacebookGov Makinde sets coronation date Nigerians react to Alaafin’s journey to Canada Why are they making mockery of our traditional institutions?”When government enter culture and traditions Wetin you expect, traditional leaders to also behave like government appointees, a typical king no supposed leave the community orless in case of life and death or an emergency situation, talk more of the country””Na so una go just dey pollute African tradition and culture…. That’s why Nigeria has remained the way it is…. Nothing to fear again””He works at one oil company in canada and he needs to officially resign from work so that he can proceed with other traditional rites.””That’s government working. And not irumole again”Alaafin: Weve chosen Gbadegesin’ – Kingmakers

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