Alaafin Stool: The Royal Bombshell – What Governor Makinde Just Revealed Will Leave You Speechless!

The Alaafin stool, a revered throne in Yorubaland, is currently embroiled in controversy. The Exevutive Governor of Oyo Stat, Engr. Seyi Makinde on his recent media chat expressed concerns over the selection process, citing corruption and the need for stakeholders to withdraw their cases from court.

Makinde emphasized that the kingmakers, known as the Oyomesi, should be allowed to perform their duties without interference.

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Egalitarian Voice recall that the Alaafin stool has been vacant since the demise of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi in 2022. The Oyomesi, responsible for selecting the new monarch, have been accused of bribery and irregularities in the selection process. A socio-cultural group, Oyo Omo-Alaafin in Diaspora, alleged that the Oyomesi collected millions from interested aspirants and refused to consult the Oracle as promised.

“Alaafin stool is very important in Yorubaland. The selection process is tainted with corruption as stakeholders need to withdraw their cases from court. They should also allow the kingmakers to heir job without hinderance”, Governor Seyi Makinde added.

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As the selection process continues to be marred by controversy, Governor Makinde’s call for transparency and adherence to tradition remains crucial. The Alaafin stool’s significance in Yorubaland demands a fair and just selection process, untainted by corruption or external interference.

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