Jan 13
Historian Ojeniyi Makes Case for Alaafin's Historical Supremacy in Yoruba Traditional Hierarchy
A detailed historical exposition by Ayoade Davidson Ojeniyi FCA has reignited discourse on the traditional ranking of Yoruba monarchs, with the chartered accountant and historian arguing that the Alaafin of Oyo holds the premier position among Yoruba obas based on historical precedence rather than the age of current occupants. In a comprehensive post dated January 13, 2026, Ojeniyi traced the…