JUST IN: Over 30 Aspirants Screened For Alaafin Stool

According to a report by The Nation, over 30 aspirants has been screened for Alaafin stool.

Over 30 aspirants contesting the stool of Alaafin of Oyo have been screened so far on the fourth day of the exercise.

It was gathered that the exercise takings place in the ancient Oyo has been peaceful and rancour-free.

Sources said armed operatives of the Amotekun and the Police from the Atiba Division mounted security to prevent intruders.

The screening being conducted by all members of the Oyo Traditional Council (Oyo Mesi) led by its Chairman and the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yussuf Akinade Ayoola Layinka 1, is observed by some officials of the Atiba Local Government led by the Chairperson, Mrs Kafilat Olakojo.

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Since it started on Monday, 10 aspirants have been facing the panel for screening daily.

It was gathered aspirants screened so far appeared before the panel with two witnesses to sign an undertaking.

According to the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, the contestants who arrived one after the other to the palace accompanied by some relations, interacted mutually and embraced one another devoid of ill feelings, rancour and animosity.

He confirmed that more than 30 aspirants have been screened.

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Durojaiye said: “All the contestants screened are getting excited as they expressed satisfaction at the exercise.

“The first part of the screening exercise will end today (Thursday).

“There will not be screening on Friday (today) to pave the way for the Jumat prayer, while the second and the last part will commence on Monday, 12th till Thursday,15th 2022.”