Social media is buzzing with videos from the venue where Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, is set to receive a prestigious Yoruba chieftaincy title. The event, scheduled for Sunday, December 21st, will see him installed as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade.
Venue Videos and Royal Encounter
Clips circulating online show the prepared venue in Oyo town, adorned for the significant traditional ceremony. One particular video has captured significant attention, showing Seyi Tinubu in a conversation with the revered monarch, the Alaafin of Oyo. The interaction took place amidst singing and cheers from individuals present at the location, highlighting the event's importance.
This installation is not an isolated event. The Alaafin will also confer the title of Obaloyin of Yorubaland on Senator Abdul'Aziz Yari, who represents the Zamfara West senatorial district under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The dual ceremonies underscore the continuing role of traditional institutions in honoring individuals from various spheres of Nigerian life.
A Trend of Presidential Family Honors
The chieftaincy award to Seyi Tinubu follows closely on the heels of another royal honor bestowed upon a member of the First Family. Just two weeks prior, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, conferred the title of ‘Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile-Oodua’ on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The Ooni expressed his joy at the occasion, stating it was a moment of immense pride for the nation.
In related news, the Alaafin was also recently in the spotlight after a video showed him in a low-toned conversation with Fuji music star, KWAM 1, at a party in Oyo. This interaction fueled speculation among netizens, given the singer's alleged ambitions to become the next Awujale of Ijebu land.
Mixed Reactions Trail the Forthcoming Coronation
The emergence of the installation videos has sparked a wave of mixed reactions from Nigerians online. While some have extended congratulations and seen it as a strategic learning opportunity, others have questioned the choices of the traditional institution.
Here is a snapshot of some public comments compiled from social media:
- oladipupo2049 commented: "Nobody useless reach our elders in Yoruba Land."
- jaysuez2508 said: "All these Yoruba OBAS and mouth shaaa."
- dele_fasan wrote: "The Incoming Governor of Lagos. The one we are all waiting for. Vibrant and pragmatic leader is birthed."
- iamoluwagbemigaadigun offered a critical view: "Out of all notable people across Yoruba land, na only seyi dis ragamuffin oba see to ordain? With oba, Oyo town has just turned a place with rich history being dragged into mud."
This event also recalls a previous defense of Seyi Tinubu by former presidential aide Reno Omokri. Omokri had earlier countered a newspaper report which claimed Seyi was blocked by Vatican security from greeting the Pope during a visit, describing the report as propaganda with a regional agenda.
The installation ceremony marks another chapter in the intersection of Nigeria's political families and its deep-rooted traditional systems, a fusion that continues to generate significant public discourse and diverse opinions across the country.
