Igboho Urges Alaafin, Olubadan: End Feud Over Council Chairmanship, Prioritize South-West Insecurity"
The tension stems from the rotational chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas, a body that brings together first-class traditional rulers in the state. Recent developments include: Governor Seyi Makinde's alleged consultation on rotational arrangements (which the Alaafin's palace denied, stating no meeting or endorsement occurred). A public incident at an inter-faith gathering (around January 12–13, 2026) where the Olubadan reportedly snubbed a handshake from the Alaafin, sparking widespread debate on hierarchy, protocol, and perceived rift. Claims of non-consultation and disagreements over whether the chairmanship should rotate among top monarchs (Alaafin, Olubadan, Soun of Ogbomoso) or remain fixed, with some groups asserting the Alaafin's primacy is non-negotiable. Igboho's Statement: In a release issued in Ibadan (reported prominently by Vanguard News on January 21, 2026, and echoed in outlets like The Nation, Guardian, Leadership, Punch, and Blueprint), Igb...