The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ojaja II, on the passing of his senior brother.
In a statement issued by the Alaafin’s palace, the revered monarch described the loss as a great blow not only to the Ojaja royal family but to the entire Yoruba traditional institution, noting the strong bonds of brotherhood among Yoruba kings.
The Alaafin prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the deceased and urged the Ooni and his family to find solace in the legacies left behind.
This gesture of solidarity reinforces the unity and mutual support that define Yoruba traditional leadership during times of bereavement.