Royal Secrets Unveiled: Palace Insider Spills On Obasanjo’s Closed-Door Meeting With Alaafin

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent visit to the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, reportedly focused on promoting the development of the Yoruba race and strengthening unity among traditional institutions in the Southwest.

Obasanjo, accompanied by his daughter, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, and a delegation of dignitaries, was warmly received at the Alaafin’s palace in Oyo Town.

A palace insider, who spoke anonymously to Vanguard on Saturday, disclosed that the closed-door meeting centered on fostering deeper collaboration among Yoruba traditional leaders.

According to the source, Obasanjo — a respected elder statesman with decades of political influence and a strong advocate for national unity — stressed that the prosperity of the Yoruba people depends largely on cooperation between political authorities and traditional rulers.

“The meeting was highly confidential. Its main agenda was to reinforce the unity of our traditional institutions,” the source said. “Both leaders agreed that for the Yoruba people to progress, traditional bodies must work in harmony. Our heritage is priceless, but it must also drive the advancement of our people.”

The Alaafin, on his part, underscored the need for collective action. He was quoted as saying:
“Our race has always drawn strength from unity. In today’s world, the Yoruba nation requires both political will and traditional wisdom. Together, we can secure the welfare of our people while preserving our culture.”