Why chieftaincy Is Trending Today?

The Alaafin of Oyo, a prominent Yoruba monarch, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Ooni of Ife, demanding the revocation of a chieftaincy title conferred on a businessman. The title in question is the Okanlomo of Yorubaland, which was given to a man named Sanusi 'Ilaji' by the Ooni. The Alaafin has threatened consequences if the Ooni fails to comply with the ultimatum. The move has sparked tension and reactions from various stakeholders, with some challenging the Alaafin's authority to issue such an ultimatum. The Ooni's media aide has also responded to the ultimatum, while the Ooni himself has not yet publicly reacted to the situation. Meanwhile, a lawyer has clarified that the Supreme Court has not granted the Alaafin supremacy rights over other Yoruba monarchs.