Alaafin of Oyo Oba Abimbola Owoade is set to install Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland on Saturday.
On the same occasion, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, representing Zamfara West, will be installed as the Obaloyin of Yorubaland.
The chieftaincy installations were announced in a flier on Wednesday.
The monarch and his wife, Olori Abiwumi Owoade, invited the public to attend the event scheduled for Sunday, December 21.
The title Okanlomo of Yorubaland means “the one dear to the hearts of all Yoruba people” or “beloved child,” indicating importance within the Yoruba community.
Confirming the installation, the Alaafin’s media aide, Bode Durojaiye, said the event will take place as planned.
“Yes, it is true. The Alaafin of Oyo wants to install Seyi Tinubu as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland and Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari as the Obaloyin of Yorubaland. The press statement on the said event would be made available today or anytime soon,” he said.
