Oyo state governor Engr Seyi Makinde on Friday approved the nomination of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.
The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made this known in a statement in Ibadan.
Prince Oyelade stressed that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade after thorough consultations and divinations was recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the governor.
The commissioner disclosed that “to this effect, a statement has been issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ademola Ojo, who said that the announcement has put to rest all the socio and legal bickering that have ensued since the demise of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III on April 22, 2022.”
He called on all indigenes to join the government in celebrating “this momentous occasion” and lend their support to the new Alaafin of Oyo.
The commissioner prayed that his reign would bring peace, prosperity and unity to the historic Oyo Kingdom.
