You Don't Pick Any Alaafin In A Hurry

You Don't Pick Any Alaafin In A Hurry - Basorun

High Chief Yusuf Akinade Ayoola,
Olayinka I

Alaafin Oba Adeyemi III

High Chief Yusuf Akinade Ayoola, Olayinka I is the Prime Minister of Oyo Kingdom and by virtue of his position as the Basorun, he is the head of Oyomesi, the kingmakers of the kingdom. He fielded some questions from the Editor of Heritage Echo, Akinbola Osunsami.

Question: How do you feel about the passage of the Alaafin?

Answer: I can't say it all. Everyone must die but Alaafin's death was a painful one. He was highly intelligent and all his life, he demonstrated the ability to sit on the throne. His death gave us so much concern. That is why everyone should assist the Oyomesi with prayer so that we don't make mistake in the selection of his successor.

Question: How was kabiyesi's relationship with the Oyomesi?

Answer: It was very cordial. It was not that we didn't use to have disagreement. And in fact, Alaafin used to say we do have disagreement but we never voted. After disagreement, he calls us back and we agree on whatever the bone of contention was. The town never settled any rift between us. They never knew what was happening between us.

Question: What are you doing about the choice of a new Alaafin?

Answer: We are not ready now because we never expected his death. We have never given the choice of a new Alaafin a thought. You don't pick an Alaafin in a hurry because there are many things involved. Although, some people have been expressing interest but we have been directing them to Baba Iyaji who has the responsibility to receive all expressions of interest. You cannot easily know the motive of people. It's like removing the shell of a melon. It's a job that has to be done carefully.

Question: What about consulting the Ifa oracle, sir?

Answer: You discuss, consult and take counsel before consulting the Ifa oracle (imoran laa da, ka to da Ifa). After scrutinizing those who have interest then comes the Ifa oracle. You don't put the cart before the horse. It is a matter of one step, then another.

Question: How many ruling houses are there in Oyo Kingdom?

Answer: I don't want to dabble into that so as not to offend some people. When we get to the bridge, we shall cross it.

(Culled from Heritage Echo, Page 5, June 2022)

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