Alaafin’s Golden Jubilee: Eleruwa Advocates for Yoruba Cultural Restoration

His Royal Majesty, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola Ajobo Olurin I, the Eleruwa of Eruwa, extends warm congratulations and heartfelt felicitations to His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, the Alaafin of Oyo, on the momentous occasion of his 50th birthday, which coincides with his 19th wedding anniversary with Ayaba Ibiwunmi Owoade.

Through his Director of Media and Public Communications, Sunday Adedokun, the Eleruwa of Eruwa praised the Alaafin’s exemplary leadership and dedication to the welfare of Oyo people and the Yoruba race. Oba Adegbola underscored the importance of this milestone, commending Oba Owoade’s remarkable leadership and tireless efforts to preserve and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.

“It is with great joy that we felicitate with the Alaafin of Oyo, on this momentous occasion of his golden jubilee and nearly two decades of blessed matrimony with Ayaba Ibiwunmi Owoade. His illustrious reign has been distinguished by wisdom, peace, and progress, and the royal couple’s partnership serves as a beacon of inspiration to our great kingdom.”

The Eleruwa of Eruwa further leveraged this auspicious occasion to issue a clarion call to all traditional rulers within the Yoruba nation, emphasizing the imperative need for harmonization among traditional institutions. This concerted effort, he stressed, is pivotal to the preservation, restoration, and promotion of the rich cultural heritage, cherished traditions, and timeless values of the Yoruba people.

“As our cultural heritage confronts the complexities of modern times, it is crucial that traditional institutions unite in a shared purpose. Through harmonized efforts, collaborative sharing of best practices, and a unified voice, we can robustly promote the vibrant legacy of Yoruba culture, impart our revered values to future generations, and safeguard the enduring continuity of our cherished traditions,” Oba Adegbola declared.

The Eleruwa of Eruwa’s statement highlights the pivotal role of traditional rulers as custodians of cultural heritage, emphasizing the imperative of unified action to preserve the integrity and essence of Yoruba identity.