Yoruba Royal Rift: Alaafin Warns Ooni Over Chieftaincy Title Dispute

The Alaafin of Oyo has warned the Ooni of Ife over the conferment of the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title on Ibadan mogul Dotun Sanusi. He insists only the Alaafin holds power to grant a pan-Yoruba title, citing court rulings. The dispute exposes old rivalries between two of Yorubaland’s most powerful crowns and raises fresh questions about unity among Yoruba monarchs.