The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has seized a beaded crown from an Ifa priest popularly known as Babalawo and also hung the crown on a tall tree after the said priest wore the crown during Ifa ceremony and paraded himself as a king.
This action was made by the Alaafin following petitions written against the said Babalawo, Ifatokun Jayeola Morakinyo (also known as Oba Edu), who was said to have worn a beaded crown during an anniversary celebration in Ifa temple and was alleged to have gotten permission to wear the crown.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the first class traditional ruler over the incident, Oba Adeyemi said he had to take the action in order to avert violence and possible destruction of properties in Isale Oyo over the development.
The statement by the Alaafin reads: “His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, The Alaafin of Oyo, the Permanent Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, has just averted a protest and possible wanton destruction of lives and properties in Isale Oyo community over the action of babalawo Ifatokun Jayeola Morakinyo (a.k.a Oba Edu), who wore a beaded crown during an anniversary celebration in Ifa temple and was alleged to have gotten permission to wear beaded crown.
“His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyemi III and the palace had been petitioned from many quarters against this Babalawo Ifatokun Jayeola Morakinyo (a.k.a Oba Edu), who is practicing Ifa in Oyo and is under the leadership of Chief Ifaleye Ikus