Alaafin demands apology from professor over ‘late arrival’ remark at event
The Palace maintained that the Alaafin attended the event according to the schedule communicated to organisers and described the monarch’s presence at the inauguration as a demonstration of his commitment to Yoruba education, culture and scholarship.
Durojaiye said it was inaccurate and unfair to portray the Alaafin, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, as arriving late, stressing that the Palace had informed the university in advance that the monarch would be travelling with other paramount traditional rulers from outside Oyo State.
The Palace further argued that the movement of the Alaafin involves established royal protocols and coordination with other traditional rulers, saying it was inappropriate to expect an imperial procession to conform to arrangements made without full consultation.
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