Olowu of Owu-Kuta kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama CON has called for unity among the Yorubs monarchs.
Oba Oyelude makes this call while receiving the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Owoade I in his Kuta palace on Tuesday.
The significant royal event witnessed by an enthusiastic and cheerful crowd of indigenes and dignitaries from within and outside Kuta where Oba Oyelude who in a majestic style with a formidable team comprising his Olori, a host of monarchs and high chiefs of Owu-Kuta received the newly installed Alaafin.
While speaking, Oba Oyelude who thanked Alaafin for honouring the ancient town of Kuta with his presence, charged Alaafin Owoade to put unity of Yorubaland in the forefront of his agenda especially amongst the Yoruba Monarchs.
Olowu-kuta maintained that the reality of the unity will depend on the relationship between the Alaafin of Oyo and Ooni of Ife, charging Alaafin Owoade to continue the peace and unity maintained by his forefathers and extend the royal visit to Ooni Adeyeye Ogunnusi.
According to Olowu-Kuta, “”Kabieyesi, your visit is historic and myself and the people of Kuta will remain grateful. We are happy to receive you.
“I’m using this medium to implore you that unity among the Yoruba Oba is paramount. The relationship between you and the Oonirisa is the key to the unity of Yorubaland.
“During the period of Alaafin Adeyemi, he made a lot of significance and corrections amongst the Yoruba Obas.
Oba Oyelude also appreciates Alaafin Owoade for promoting the Yoruba culture at all times, noting that our culture is our identity.
“I am also happy to see the promotion of our traditions in your efforts. Tradition must not go into extinction because that’s our foundation,” Oba Oyelude Makama said.
The revered Alaafin Owoade who arrived in majestic style with his Olori, a host of monarchs and high chiefs from Oyo, members of his royal cabinet, traditional aides among other protocol, expressed deep appreciation to Olowu of Kuta, his Olori, the royal council, Kuta council and the good people of Owu-kuta for the elaborate and heartfelt reception.
He noted that the unity message among monarchs preached by Oba Oyelude realty gladen his heart.
Alaafin Owoade prayed for the people of Kuta, noting that the royal visit was aimed to foster unity as the visit to other places continues.