Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo, following recommendations from the Oyomesi and consultations with traditional authorities.
Key Details:
- Approval Announcement: Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, confirmed the appointment in a statement on Friday.
- Selection Process: The Oyomesi, the kingmakers of Oyo, conducted extensive consultations and divinations before recommending Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.
- Historical Context: This decision concludes the socio-legal disputes that followed the death of the former Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, on April 22, 2022.
Reactions:
- Commissioner Ademola Ojo: Hailed the decision as resolving longstanding controversies and called for public support of the new monarch.
- Government’s Optimism: Expressed hopes for peace, unity, and progress under the reign of Prince Abimbola Owoade.
Residents are encouraged to embrace this historic transition and support the new Alaafin in strengthening the legacy of the Oyo Kingdom.
