A controversial incident at a public event on Monday has sparked talks among netizens who question the supremacy of Oyo traditional institutions following a “snub” involving the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade I, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja (Arusa I), at the 2026 inter-faith gathering held on Monday.
The event took place at the Grand Space, located near the Oyo State House of Assembly, where many important individuals from diverse walks of life were gathered.
At the event, the Alaafin stretched out his hand to greet the Olubadan. However, the greeting was not returned.
After greeting Governor Seyi Makinde and other guests, the Olubadan went straight to his seat without acknowledging the Alaafin.
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GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that in September 2025, Oba Ladoja blamed the supporters of both the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade for the reported lingering supremacy feud.
Oba Ladoja while decrying the development urged the supporters of the two monarchs to dissipate their energies on things that will fast-track the development of Yorubaland rather than fanning the ember of discord.
The monarch while receiving the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao and his wife on a courtesy visit at his Bodija residence, Ibadan insisted that it was the supporters of both monarchs that are fanning the ember of discord to justify the position of history not the monarchs.
According to him, “I have always made people realise that neither the Ooni of Ife nor the Alaafin of Oyo promotes disunity but their respective followers.
“These are the people who are trying to justify history having forgotten the fact that history most of the time can be subjective.
“Alaafin cannot go to Ile-Ife and rule over the people there, vis-à-vis Ooni of Ife. They have their different territories where they are operating.
“The kind of history their supporters are referring to is like that of the history of Britain colonizing America. That was in the past. Today, if America sneezes, the entire Britain will catch a cold.
“The position of Ibadan on this matter is well documented in history, without the influence of Ibadan, the traditional title of the entire Obas in Yoruba land would have been ‘Emir’
“We are not talking about the place of Ibadan in history but the modernisation of what is left of the former Ibadan Empire.
“We have commenced the process of the modernization of Ibadan land. All the traditional rulers including Baales and Mogajis have critical roles to play in this regard.
“First and foremost, we must ensure that there is adequate security in the land. All the Baales and Mogajis must have buildings in their respective domain.
“The era of diaspora Mogajis and Baales is over in Ibadan. If there is a breach of security in any community, the Baales and Mogajis will be held accountable.
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