Tinubu Tells Alaafin of Oyo: ‘I Wanted to Involve Canadian Prime Minister to Find You

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he almost contacted former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for assistance in locating the Alaafin of Oyo-designate, who had returned to Canada before to his ceremonial coronation in Oyo Kingdom, Nigeria.
Tinubu made the statement while receiving the recently installed 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday.
“You caused worry when the nomination was revealed and you returned to Canada. I had wanted to phone the President (Prime Minister); more specifically, the President of Canada. We were in Brazil together when he told me he would not run for politics again.

“I wanted to ask him whether he can help me locate my Alaafin, but I was later assured that you went to sign off,” the leader added.

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He praised the new monarch for his dignity and discipline, as well as his efforts to promote Yoruba culture in Canada.

“I’m delighted you’re a beacon of hope for the rest of our race; the excellent name you left behind in Canada, and the way you represented our race as a dedicated engineer who wants to help our country. It’s a good thing you’re back, crowned, and arrived here first. “I really appreciate it,” the president stated.

Tinubu emphasized the importance of inclusivity in the nation’s culture, peace, and stability, stressing that leading the country was not a one-man show.