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Alaafin Warns Against Illegal Installation of Market Leader in Oyo

From The Punch · (4m ago) English Critical tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Alaafin of Oyo has warned against the illegal installation of a market leader, stating such actions are unauthorized and void.
  • The monarch cautioned Isunmaila Kolawole Salam, also known as Olaiya, to stop parading himself as the Babaloja of Oyo without due process.
  • The palace will not recognize any appointments made outside established procedures and advises the public against dealing with the individual in an official capacity.

The ancient Oyo Kingdom has issued a strong admonition against the unauthorized self-proclamation and installation of market leaders, asserting the primacy of established traditional processes. The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has unequivocally declared that any such actions are illegal and hold no legal standing.

The attention of the ancient Palace of Oyo has been drawn to an illegal self-proclamation, installation, and parading of one Isunmaila kolawole Salam, a k a Olaiya as the Babaloja of Oyo, without due process and authorization.

— Palace of OyoStatement detailing the unauthorized actions.

This intervention by the palace comes in response to one Isunmaila Kolawole Salam, who has been reportedly parading himself as the Babaloja (market leader) of Oyo without the requisite due process and authorization. The Alaafin's Media and Publicity Director, Bode Durojaiye, conveyed the monarch's stern warning, emphasizing that the palace will not endorse any appointments made outside the officially recognized procedures.

It should be noted that any chieftaincy title, or their equivalents, conferred without the approval of His Imperial Majesty and Paramount Ruler of Oyo Kingdom, Oba Owoade is illegal, null, and void.

— Palace of OyoDeclaration of the illegality of unapproved titles.

From the perspective of The Punch, this situation highlights the importance of respecting traditional authority and established norms within Nigerian society. The Alaafin's firm stance serves as a reminder that chieftaincy titles and leadership positions, even within market structures, are conferred through specific protocols. The warning extends to the general public, advising them against engaging with individuals holding illegitimate titles, thereby safeguarding against potential risks and upholding the integrity of traditional and market leadership structures within Oyo State.

Isunmaila Kolawole Salami, a k a Olaiya is hereby advised to stop parading himself with unapproved market forthwith.

— Palace of OyoDirect instruction to cease unauthorized self-representation.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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