The Traditional Religion Worshippers Association, Osun State, has revealed cause of the repeated clashes between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi.

According to the traditionalists, the dou may be under a spell due to reoccurring hostilities.

The President of the group, Oluseyi Atanda, said members of the association needed to perform rituals to settle the disputes between the two frontline Yoruba monarchs.

This is as a popular poet and Ifa priest, Ifayemi Elebuibon, said traditionalists had been offering sacrifices for peace to reign in Yorubaland.

The hostilities between the traditional rulers were reopened on Monday after the Alaafin faulted Ooni’s decision to confer the title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on a businessman, Dotun Sanusi.

Oba Ogunwusi bestowed the title on him during the unveiling of 2geda, an indigenous social media and business networking platform, at Ilaji Hotel, Ibadan, Oyo State, on August 16.

In a statement signed by his media aide, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Ooni to revoke the title or “face the consequences,” arguing that no traditional ruler other than him had the authority to confer a title covering the entire Yorubaland.

However, the Ooni’s spokesperson, Moses Olafare, said Oba Ogunwusi had directed him to ignore the Alaafin’s outburst and leave the matter “in the court of public opinion.”

Commenting on the matter in an interview recently, Atanda expressed concern over the outbursts of the two monarchs, warning that their aides should be cautious.

The gynaecologist said it was unfortunate that the monarchs, who identified with the traditional religion, found themselves in such a needless quarrel.

Atanda said, “The two monarchs are traditionalists. We are from the same father. What could have caused the fight? May we not be under spell in Yorubaland. What is happening could be a spell from some people who don’t want the Yoruba race to unite.

“What is happening can turn into a serious crisis; before you know it, some Yoruba monarchs will be queuing behind Alaafin and others will align with Ooni, and there will be a crisis.”

Asked if he meant that Alaafin and Ooni were under a spell, Atanda said, “It can be a spell. What is the reason for the quarrel? Both kings are wealthy, influential and exposed.”