By Adeyinka Adeniran
As part of his coronation rights, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade on Friday night began his 21 days traditional rites otherwise known as “Oro Opebi”.
The traditional rites which started yesterday will end on Saturday, 29th March, 2025.
With the development, a curfew has been imposed on the entire Oyo town from 8pm to 6am daily for the period of the customary rites.
The Chief of Staff to the monarch, Mr. Rotimi Osuntola disclosed the development in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan on Friday.
The statement read in part, “The Aláàfin of Oyo Kingdom hereby announces the commencement of Oro Ipebi, the mandatory rites for His Imperial Majesty before his ascension to the revered throne of The Aláàfin.
“The rites commence from Friday, 7th March to Saturday, 29th March, 2025.
“Throughout the period, curfew shall be imposed as it is customary from 8pm to 6am daily throughout Oyo township.
“This means movements are not allowed during the period of the curfew and anyone who contravenes this order shall be arrested, detained till 7am of the following day after his or her arrest.
“It is pertinent to state that Oro Ipebi which makes the incoming Aláàfin to go into absolute seclusion while it lasts is sacrosanct for the ascending Ikú-Bàbá-Yèyé and must be respected by all and sundry”
Corenews reports that the coronation ceremony will hold on Saturday, 5th April, 2025 in Oyo town.
