The Traditional Religion Worshippers Association in Osun State has claimed that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, are under a spell.
The President of the group, Oluseyi Atanda, stated that the repeated clashes between the two monarchs suggest that a spell is involved.
The hostilities between the traditional rulers were reopened on Monday after the Alaafin faulted Ooni’s decision to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on a businessman, Dotun Sanusi.
Speaking to Punch, Atanda said members of the association needed to perform rituals to settle the disputes between the two frontline Yoruba monarchs.
He expressed concern over the outbursts of the two monarchs, warning that their aides should be cautious.
The gynaecologist said it was unfortunate that the monarchs, who identified with the traditional religion, found themselves in such a needless quarrel.
Atanda said, “The two monarchs are traditionalists. We are from the same father. What could have caused the fight? May we not be under spell in Yorubaland. What is happening could be a spell from some people who don’t want the Yoruba race to unite.
“What is happening can turn into a serious crisis; before you know it, some Yoruba monarchs will be queuing behind Alaafin, and others will align with Ooni, and there will be a crisis.”
Asked if he meant that Alaafin and Ooni were under a spell, Atanda said, “It can be a spell. What is the reason for the quarrel? Both kings are wealthy, influential and exposed.”
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