In a landmark meeting held today; October 24, 2025 at Eko Hotel & Suites during a breakfast meeting to commemorate the 90th birthday anniversary of Odole-Oodua- Sir Dr Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu CFR, two foremost royal institutions of Yorubaland — the throne of Oduduwa in Ile-Ife and the Alaafin’s throne in Oyo — came together in a renewed spirit of peace, unity, and progress.
His Imperial Majesty Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, and His Imperial Majesty Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, met in a warm and cordial atmosphere to reaffirm their shared commitment to the unity and advancement of the Yoruba people.
The meeting, which was convened by Sir Adebutu and attended by notable traditional rulers, eminent Yoruba leaders, and cultural custodians, focused on strengthening inter-kingdom cooperation, promoting harmony among Yoruba sons and daughters, and upholding the sacred values of mutual respect and brotherhood bequeathed by the forebears of the Yoruba race.
After extensive deliberations, both monarchs jointly agreed to:
1. Sustain continuous dialogue and collaboration between the two ancient thrones of Ife and Oyo.
2. Establish a Joint Council of Yoruba Unity to promote peacebuilding, cultural preservation, and socioeconomic development across Yorubaland.
3. Encourage all Yoruba traditional rulers and leaders to emulate this spirit of togetherness for the collective progress of the Yoruba nation.
4. Appeal to Yoruba sons and daughters worldwide to embrace unity and work collectively for the advancement of their homeland.
The Ooni and the Alaafin jointly prayed for enduring peace, prosperity, and divine guidance for Yorubaland, Nigeria, and the African continent at large.The historic meeting concluded with an exchange of goodwill and royal blessings, symbolizing a new dawn of fraternity and cooperation between the two revered thrones.
PSigned:Ooni of Ife, HIM,Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFRAlaafin of Oyo, HIM, Oba Abimbola OwoadeWitnessed by: Sir Dr Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu CFR, Odole-Oodua of The Source
Issued by:Aare Dr Kola Oyefeso FGPSSecretary, Communiqué Drafting Committee.
