Alaafin Crowns Kwara Monarch Oloro Of Oro

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, crowned the Oloro of Oro town, Oba Joel Olaniyi Olatoye Titiloye Olufayo II, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, in Oro, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.

The crowning of Oba Olufayo, who received his staff of office on October 27, 2024, took place during the Oro Day celebration and the first coronation anniversary of Oba Olufayo.

A statement to LEADERSHIP on Saturday by the Director, Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaye, described the 41-year-old monarch as a renowned culture ambassador and business consultant.

He said Oba Olufayo’s ascension to the throne as Oloro of Oro Kingdom marked the return of his lineage to the throne after over two centuries.

He leads the prominent Oro Kingdom, which encompasses 11 towns and is known for its commerce and community development.

“Oro town is also a significant Yoruba settlement deeply tied to the powerful Oro Cult, a spiritual and political entity controlling governance and justice through ancestral worship, with its traditions persisting for centuries and defining its unique cultural identity, especially the male-only rituals that reinforced community order,” he said.

In his address before the crowning, Oba Owoade disclosed that Oro Town was established by his forefathers many centuries ago, stating that he was delighted to be in the town and to crown the monarch.

“He is a redoubtable monarch with passion,” Alaafin said.

Oba Owoade lauded the monarch for being a good father to all his subjects, noting that his reign has attracted socioeconomic and physical development to the ancient town.

“The peace, harmony and economic growth that are the hallmarks of Oro Kingdom are to the credit of His Royal Highness, who actively works for peace, unity and development of the people.

“It is not surprising, therefore, that Oro, with Oyo as its ancestral home, remains a force to reckon with, not just in the whole of Kwara South but in the entire State. Your Majesty, your reign has been a beacon of light, hope, and wisdom,” the paramount ruler stated.

Oba Owoade, who emphasised the importance of maintaining a bilateral relationship between Oyo and Oro town, prayed to the Almighty God to grant the Oloro good health and many more years of peaceful reign on the throne.

Speaking shortly after the event, the Oloro, who also traced the root of the Oro people to Oyo, described his crowning as historic and significant.