365NEWS gathered that there are indications that the Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Owoade, upon his installation may begin his reign over the ancient town of Oyo from his personal palace, called White House, located at Boroboro Area of Oyo.
This is because the ancient place which served as the seat of power for the immediate past Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, is in ruins.
The Alaafin-elect, it was gathered may be returning to the ancient city on Monday from Canada where he is based.
Unconfirmed source said the Alaafin-elect may be presented with his certificate and staff of office in a low key event at the government house before heading to the ancient town.
Speaking on the condition of the palace, a source who pleaded anonymity said the two years that the stool has been vacant has had negative effect not only on the town but even the palace and structures within it.
According to the source, the palace was gutted by fire sometimes last year but the prompt intervention of fire fighter, stationed close to the place helped save the situation.
The source explained that the palace is now a shadow of itself as virtually everything in the entire building has been removed while others had been vandalised.
He added that, not even a niddle can be found in the palace, which has been overgrown with weeds.
The source said, although the head of slaves locally called Kudefu still resides in the palace with his family in accordimance with tradition, other slaves who works in the palace return to their family houses every night and only report to the palace every morning.
He added that, before been announced at the Alaafin-elect, Prince Owoade has built for himself a magnificent palace that is spacious enough to serve the purpose.
The source said “Well, the palace is a shadow of itself. It has been in ruins since over a year ago. It was gutted by fire sometimes last year.
“Virtually everything in the entire building has been removed and or vandalised. Nothing, not even a niddle can be found in the building.
“It gutted fire late last year, thanks to the fire fighters located in front of the palace. It has been series of vandalisations. The electric pole at the back of the palace had collapsed and in fact, it is in total ruins and not only in total ruins, but bushy.
“Though the head of palace slaves, the Kudefu is living in the palace with his family as dictated by tradition, other palace slaves go to their homes in the evening but they must report at the palace every day. It is a harrowing experience.
“The new Alaafin when he returns back to Nigeria will go straight to his house, the White house at Boroboro area.
“The Imperial majesty had built his own palace, it is located at Boroboro area. It is a spacious and a magnificent building.”
