The Fajemisin Royal Family of Bilaro Olu-Odo Ruling House has faulted the “hasty selection and presentation of staff of office” to the new Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Haastrup.
The ruling house in a statement it issued on Thursday described it as a desecration of the customs and traditions of Ijesa and Yorubaland.
In a statement by Prince Olufemi Fajemisin, the royal family said: “By bypassing this time-honoured practice, the cultural essence of Yoruba kingship is eroded, and its sacred foundation is undermined.
“This rushed selection, approval and presentation of Staff of office-raised significant concerns and sparked widespread disapproval.
“Traditionally, installing a king in Yorubaland is meticulous, involving spiritual rites, consultation with the Ifa oracle, and a purification process known as seclusion.
“This process prepares the king-elect for the enormous responsibilities of leadership, both physical and spiritual, and aligns him with the ancestral and divine order of kingship.
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“It is the foundation of the king’s authority and legitimacy.
“It symbolizes his initiation into the mysteries of kingship and the spiritual responsibilities that come with the throne.
“Such an act disregards the customs and traditions that have sustained the Yoruba people for centuries and diminishes the spiritual significance of the king’s role as a custodian of culture and intermediary between the people and the divine.”
The Eagle Online recalls that Haastrup was selected by kingmakers on Friday.
By Sunday, Governor Ademola Adeleke had confirmed his appointment and presented the Staff of Office to him.
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