Wetin dey happen for Oyo? Na big matter wey don burst as Alaafin wife, Abiwumi Owoade, don install Oyedokun Akinade as Baale of Ona-Aka community. E be like say dis news don send many people for Yoruba land gisting, as dem dey talk plenty things about the whole ceremony.
Bode Durojaye, wey be Director of Media and Publicity to Alaafin, confirm say wetin happen for the palace na correct arrangement under chieftaincy tradition. E talk say Ayaba fit carry out this kind installation as long as Alaafin don approve am. This one no be new matter; even during the reign of past Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola III, same thing happen, so e dey follow the tradition.
Ayaba Owoade, after she don finish the installation, use the opportunity to drop some wisdom for the new Baale. She talk say he gatz build strong connections wey go involve trust and respect, so that the community fit dey together no matter wetin happen. As Baale, e suppose dey bridge the gaps wey dey between different groups, make sure say everybody feel included.
She talk say as community leader, he go dey arbitrate for different wahala wey fit burst inside the community. Na dialogue and mediation dem go use take keep harmony for di place. Wetin sweet pass na she remind am say values like tolerance and respect na wetin go make community dey flourish. Na so dem go avoid serious wahala wey fit cause trouble later.
Ayaba Owoade also yarn say as Baale, na hin be first level of security for the community. E go need check early signs of wahala and fit use local methods like traditional courts to settle matter before e brew too much.
Do you have a news tip for NNN? Please email us at editor @ nnn.ng

