Alaafin of Oyo receives a visit from Obasanjo amidst ongoing disagreement with Ooni
In a recent development, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a rebuttal to former President Olusegun Obasanjo's criticism of President Bola Tinubu's administration. This response comes amidst tension following the Alaafin of Oyo's criticism of the Ooni of Ife over the conferment of a title.
On Tuesday, the APC described Obasanjo's remark as "laughable and disgracefully hypocritical." The party stated that it is ironic that a man whose own time in office is remembered more for political arrogance, squandered opportunities, and failed democratic subversion would have the audacity to label anyone incompetent.
The rebuttal was issued by the party's Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo. It is important to note that the discussions between Obasanjo and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, during their visit on August 29, 2025, were not revealed at the time of the report.
Former President Obasanjo paid a courtesy visit to the Alaafin of Oyo on the same day. He was accompanied by his daughter, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, and a delegation of dignitaries. During the meeting, Obasanjo shared information about national development projects and emphasized the importance of cultural heritage preservation.
However, Obasanjo's book, Nigeria: Past and Future, reviewed the country's leaders since independence and concluded that Buhari's administration was the "worst civil administration regime" in Nigeria's history. In the same book, he wrote that "Only Bola Tinubu's administration seems to be competing with Buhari's for now."
The visit to the Alaafin of Oyo was made amidst tension following the Alaafin's argument that no single monarch possesses the authority to bestow a title with jurisdiction over the entirety of Yorubaland. This argument was in response to a previous incident where the Alaafin had criticized the Ooni of Ife over the conferment of a title.
The report was published by our website, a division of Polance Media Inc. It is clear that this is an ongoing situation and further developments are expected. Stay tuned for updates.
