Soji Ajibola, Ibadan
Oyo Traditional Council otherwise known as Oyo Mesi has Shortlisted 10 out of 65 aspirants screened for the Alaafin of Oyo stool.
The Acting Regent and the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akande Ayoola Layinks 2 was quoted in a statement by the Director, Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaye, as saying that out of the number , only ten aspirants were qualified for the interview.
He added that shortlisted aspirants would be presented to the Ifa priest for final selection.
” Whoever emerges among the shortlisted aspirants will be candidate and the next Alaafin of Oyo.”.
The acting Regent also reacted to misinformation in some media, including the social media on the collection of N200,000 from each aspirants and representation of one of the Oyo Mesi during the interview period.
According to him, ” the State Government is not only aware but also carried along in all our proceedings before , during and after the interview period. The State Government is ably represented by the Chairperson of the Atiba Local Government and some officials of the Council”.
” On the Alapinni matter, he is a member of the Oyo Mesi but presently indisposed. To follow the due process, he needs to be represented in order to keep him abreast of development. He cannot be left out in the scheme of things. Hence, we request for his representative. Health is wealth. We wish him quick recovery”.
“People should watch their utterances and refrain from reckless comments capable of causing implosion. People entrusted with the peace and tranquility of the town should not just rush to the Press for mischief making .
“It is better for one to find out about what he or she doesn’t know from the authentic source, than going to the Press to cause disaffection “.
