Alaafin of Oyo Orders Immediate Dissolution of Unauthorized Coronation Committee, Warns Against Further Activities
OYO, NIGERIA – The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, has ordered the immediate dissolution of an unauthorized coronation committee allegedly formed without his approval.
In a statement released on Wednesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the monarch declared any further meetings or activities by the group illegal and warned they would not be tolerated.
Oba Owoade emphasized that any committee or event related to his coronation must receive official approval from his office. The statement, titled “Coronation Committee Setup in Oyo Town—Notice of Cease & Desist”, reiterated that unauthorized committees would not be recognized.
“All individuals involved must immediately cease any engagements in connection with this committee,” the statement read, clarifying that no consent had been given for its formation.
The monarch also noted that any fundraising efforts for the coronation would be at the discretion of the royal family, which would decide on the composition of an official committee if necessary. He appreciated the efforts of the organizers but insisted that all coronation-related initiatives must be cleared by his office before being made public.
