By Adeola Badru
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade has demanded an apology and retraction from Professor Ademola Omobewaji Dasylva over comments alleging that the monarch arrived three hours late to the inauguration of the Alaafin’s Institute of Yoruba Studies at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo.
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In a statement issued by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, described the remarks attributed to the professor as “reckless”, insisting that the monarch’s arrival was in line with an adjusted schedule that had already been communicated to the organisers.
Durojaiye said it was inaccurate and unfair to portray the Alaafin, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, as arriving late, stressing that the Palace had informed the university in advance that the monarch would be travelling with other paramount traditional rulers from outside Oyo State.
