‘I don’t fight for supremacy, but historically, I’m number one’ — Alaafin

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The monarch based his position on history and Oyo’s contribution to Yoruba civilisation but declined to discuss the Olubadan’s appointment. The post ‘I don’t fight for supremacy, but historically, I’m number one’ — Alaafin appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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