Oyo state government on Friday announced that the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo has been formally approved by Governor Seyi Makinde.
According to a statement signed by the Oyo state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, Governor Makinde has approved the nomination of Prince Owoade as the new Alaafin
The Commissioner said Prince Owoade after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the Governor of Oyo state.
Prince Oyelade stressed that a statement to this effect has been issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ademola Ojo, who said 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. Ojo called on all citizens of the 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.
