Olusegun Ariyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.
The announcement was made on Friday.
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, while speaking on behalf of the governor, said that Owoade after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi.
He added that the name has been approved by the governor.
Kingmakers had gone through a seamless exercise that produced the prince and was looking forward to the crowning of a new monarch, even though not devoid of many controversies
the statement put further, that the announcement has put to rest, all the socio and legal bickering that has ensued since the demise of his imperial majesty oba lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111 on April 22, 2022.
He Prays his reign Brings peace, prosperity and unity to the historic Oyo kingdom
