advertisementThe Alaafin of Oyo’s palace has stated that the monarch’s wife has the authority to install the Baale of the Ona-Aka community in Oyo town. Naija News understands that the statement follows the controversial installation of Oyedokun Akinade as the Baale by Alaafin’s wife, Ayaba Abiwumi Owoade. Story continues below advertisementSpeaking to Punch, the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaye, stated that the process followed long-established chieftaincy tradition. According to him, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, lawfully delegated the responsibility to his wife, stressing that such delegation is recognised under Oyo chieftaincy tradition. Story continues below advertisement“The chieftaincy tradition of Oyo town allows the Ayaba to preside over the installation of a Baale, as directed by the Kabiyesi, the Alaafin of Oyo,” Durojaye said.