As part of his coronation rites, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, commenced the 21-day traditional Oro Opebi rites on Friday night.
The customary rites, which began yesterday, will conclude on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
In line with tradition, a curfew has been imposed across Oyo town from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily throughout the period.
The Chief of Staff to the monarch, Mr. Rotimi Osuntola, announced the development in a statement released to journalists 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.
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“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”
Report indicates that the coronation ceremony will hold on Saturday, 5th April, 2025 in Oyo town.
The Nation
