The Alaafin-elect, Prince Akeem Owoade, has announced his official title, instructing the public and media on the proper manner of addressing him.
According to a statement from the Oyo palace on Tuesday, he will be formally known as:
His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, Alaafin of Oyo.
“This is to inform the general public that the proper manner of addressing the Alaafin for all activities and in the media is EXACTLY as follows: His Imperial Majesty Iku
“The number after OWOADE is the Roman Numeral One (I), not the English Number One (1).
“The public is enjoined to adhere strictly to use the wordings as exactly as stated above and without adding prefix or suffix to any of the names as stated above,” the statement reads.
This came days after he commenced a 21-day traditional rites popularly known as “Oro Opebi.”