Amidst Controversies, Makinde Presents Staff, Certificate of Office to 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade

By Kareem Sarafa

ALAAFIN OF OYO —Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented the Staff of Office and certificate of appointment to the 46th Alaafin-elect, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade, marking the formal ascension of the new monarch to the revered throne of Alaafin of Oyo.

The brief ceremony, held on Monday, January 13 at the state government house, Agodi,Ibadan.

The event which held quietly was attended by dignitaries, traditional rulers and leaders, government officials, and enthusiastic Oyo indigenes.

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Governor Makinde, while presenting the insignia of office, described the Alaafin-elect as a leader poised to uphold the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom.

The governor stated that the Alaafin of Oyo is not just a traditional ruler but a custodian of rich history and tradition, while expressing belief that His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade will lead with wisdom, integrity, and a commitment to the unity of the Oyo kingdom.

Prince Owoade succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign lasted for five decades.