Nigeria, Nov. 7 -- The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has said he does not engage in supremacy contests with other traditional rulers.

Mr Owoade made the statement during an interview with Edmund Obilo on State Affairs, where he maintained that the Alaafin's throne occupies the foremost position in Yorubaland.

The video was posted on Mr Obilo's YouTube page on Friday.

His remarks follow a reported disagreement with the Ooni of Ife, Enitan Ogunwusi, over the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title, which Mr Ogunwusi bestowed on businessman Dotun Sanusi.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the Alaafin challenged the Ooni's decision, describing it as an abuse of authority, an affront to his institution and a breach of traditional customs and ...