Prince Abimbola Owoade, Emerges As The New Alaafin Of Oyo 

Prince Abimbola Owoade, has emerged as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

This follows the formal approval by Governor Seyi Makinde.

Gov Makinde’s approval was contained in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade.

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