At the same ceremony, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, representing Zamfara West, will be conferred with the title of “Obaloyin of Yorubaland.”

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, will install Seyi, son of President Bola Tinubu, as the “Okanlomo of Yorubaland” on Saturday, December 21, 2025.

At the same ceremony, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, representing Zamfara West, will be conferred with the title of “Obaloyin of Yorubaland.”

The chieftaincy installations were announced in a flier shared on social media on Wednesday. The Alaafin and his wife, Ayaba Abiwumi Owoade, invited the public to witness the event and urged them to save the date.

The title “Okanlomo of Yorubaland” means “the one dear to the hearts of all Yoruba people” or “beloved child,” reflecting the recipient’s importance and affection within the Yoruba community.

Confirming the event to PUNCH on Wednesday, the Alaafin’s media aide, Bode Durojaiye, said the installations would go ahead as planned, adding that an official press statement would be issued soon.

“Yes, it is true. The Alaafin of Oyo wants to install Seyi Tinubu as the Okanlomo of Yorubaland and Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari as the Obaloyin of Yorubaland. The press statement on the event would be made available today or soon,” he said

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