What is Yoruba tradition turning into? The other day, another Oba was
rolling on the floor for JESUS. This time, we have an Emir in disguise
as the Olowu of Owu
Ile - a significant
place in Yoruba's history. This was how we lost Ilorin to the Fulani
invaders - a Yoruba city became an Islamic state because of this type of
behaviour. A Jihadist cannot be a true Yoruba king, the same way a
Pastor cannot sincerely be a Yoruba Oba. I won't be surprised if this
guy eventually ban all indigenous religious practices in his domain,
definitely, this one will not enter a Shrine or offer sacrifice. Is it
by force to be an Oba?
An
Alfa cannot support masquerades and if choices were to be made, this
Alfa-Oba will pitch his tent with his Muslim Ummah. This is a mockery of
our tradition which must be resisted. Can Olu-Awo be allowed to become
Imam or Emir of Kano? I am not against any Alfa, Sheikh or Hijab wearing
wives but I believe it is a mockery of our tradition and insincerity
for an Alfa to be a Yoruba King. The two cannot mix.
Written by Olu Adegoke
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