The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has dismissed media reports that he opposed the ambition of the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, from his palace in Oyo town.

The monarch spoke against the backdrop of the recent visit of Atiku’s wife, Titi, to his palace, during which she solicited the support of Oba Adeyemi for the candidature of her husband.

The Alaafin was quoted in the media to have said the Yoruba people were happy with President Muhammadu Buhari, who is seeking re-election for a second term in office on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), saying Buhari has done more for the Yoruba than any other administration since 1999.

A statement entitled: ‘Tragedy of Fake News’, personally signed by the Alaafin,said: “In recent time, I have been hurt by the pain inflicted on me by the circulation of fake news, especially on social media. Some users of the social media have been taking advantage of anomie to do a lot of havoc in our social life.

“Ordinarily, I cannot imagine how some people will buy crediting statements supposedly from me, even in total falsehood without my consent and permission. The most recent and indeed most injurious of such stories was the visit of Mrs. Titi Abubakar to me recently.

“Anybody familiar with my public life would not believe that the language of the said story, which suggested alienation of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar could have emanated from me. This is because all aspirants to all public office at all tiers of government are children of Oyo Palace, the political capital of the Yoruba.

‘Be that as it may, the Oyo Palace remains neutral as it leaves the ultimate choice to the people under the democratic tradition.

“I and the Oyomesi, the Oyo traditional cabinet, accorded Mrs. Titi Atiku all courtesies befitting a distinguished Yoruba daughter, a loyal wife and example of virtuous womanhood, who took hundreds of Nigerian girls (sex workers) away from the streets of various Italian cities, brought them back home, rehabilitated and gave them vocational training and occupation.’’

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/01/alaafin-dismisses-media-reports-on-atikus-alienation-from-oyo-palace/

Lol

Fake news and propaganda is always from Bmc... the next thing is to call the Oba thief, that he has collected money from Titi..

They fail to understand a handful of minions running from pillar to post on social networks with multiple profiles does not equate more than one vote.

They fail to understand the hungry/unemployed - underemployed/hopeless situation buhari has sunk Nigerians into is still fresh in our minds.

Even if you don't support will your slaves not support...Sai Baba till 2023 till Yorubas realise they've been scammed with Presidency promise

I go too mock people then o

Apc propaganda machine busted.

"Taking advantage of anomie "all the "anomie "on social media. .Alaafin has spoken

He is seeing the handwriting on the wall!

Smart king. He knows what Atiku Will do to him when he becomes President

Yes we are happy with buhari there is no reason of bring back criminal to lavish our hard earning wealth.

hisexcellency34:
Smart king. He knows what Atiku Will do to him when he becomes President

wake up Atiku can only be IBO's President.