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Makinde approves new Alaafin

A new Alaafin of Oyo has been formally approved by Governor Seyi Makinde.

A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the Governor of Oyo State.

According to the commissioner, a statement to this effect has been issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ademola Ojo, who said that the announcement has put to rest, all the socio and legal bickerings that have ensued since the demise of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III on April 22, 2022.

Hon. Ademola Ojo called on all citizens of Oyo State to join the Government in celebrating this momentus occasion and lend their support to the new Alaafin of Oyo.

The Commissioner prays that his reign will bring peace, prosperity and unity to the historic Oyo Kingdom.

E-signed:
Prince Dotun Oyelade
Honourable Commissioner for Information and Orientation
Oyo State
10th January, 2025.

Looking4Trouble:
Let’s go

nifemi25:
Finally the throne will be occupied.... Congratulations to the chosen family ..

iwaeda:

So baba Bishop Alayande lost out too.

madridguy:
Makinde Approves Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade As New Alaafin.

Prince Lukman Adelodun Gbadegesin, who had been selected by the Oyo Mesi will no longer be the Iku Baba Yeye.

Gov. Makinde should not destroy the great Alafin empire.

A new Alaafin of Oyo has been formally approved by Governor Seyi Makinde.