Nigeria: Alaafin Confirms Plan to Honour Seyi Tinubu, Ex-Governor Yari With Chieftaincy Titles

17 December 2025

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has confirmed that Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, will on Sunday, 21st of December, 2025, be conferred with the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo Yorubaland in Oyo.

The confirmation was contained in a statement to LEADERSHIP on Wednesday by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye.

Aside from Seyi Tinubu, the statement said former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Abubakar Yari will also be installed as the Obaloyin of Yorubaland, "representing love, compassion, justice, and a bridge between physical and spiritual realms."

Durojaye Seyi Tinubu, "a business magnate and son of Nigeria's President, will receive the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title, symbolising a custodian of Yoruba values, unity, and cultural heritage."

He added that both titles come with responsibilities like promoting Yoruba culture, advising the Alaafin, fostering unity, and advancing education and social welfare.

LEADERSHIP earlier reported the scheduled installation of Tinubu following a viral invitation on social media platforms.

The is coming to about two weeks after the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, installed Ibadan-born businessman and philanthropist, Prince Dotun Sanusi, as the Okanlomo Oodua.

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