Following the transition of late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, to the great beyond, the head of the Oyomesi, Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akinade Ayoola, is expected to take over the affairs of the palace, pending the appointment of a new Alaafin.
According to history, the Oyo empire was a monarchical system which was headed by Alaafin, as the king, but have other administrative arm which Oyo- messi is one of them. This Oyo-messi is headed by Bashorun who has the final say on the nomination of a new Alaafin and his power rivalling the king himself.
Basorun has the power to organise religious festivals in addition to becoming Commander in Chief of the Oyo Army which gave him tremendous independent religious authority.
