By Jessica Osajie / posted January 10, 2025
The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the preferred choice by traditional king makers for the royal office as new Alaafin of Oyo, ending the leadership vacuum created by the passing of the previous Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, in April 2022.
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The announcement was made on Friday, January 10, by Dotun Oyelade, the state’s Commissioner for Information.
The appointment follows extensive consultations with the Oyomesi, the traditional council of kingmakers in Oyo, who utilized traditional divination methods to select Prince Owoade. This marks the resolution of legal disputes that had delayed the process and caused months of controversy over the succession.
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Following the announcement, local government officials and community leaders have called on the people of Oyo to unite and support the new monarch, emphasizing the importance of stability and peace under his reign.
Despite initial opposition and legal challenges from some quarters, the decision has been finalized, and hopes are high that the new Alaafin’s leadership will usher in a period of prosperity for the Oyo kingdom.
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Prince Abimbola Owoade is now tasked with continuing the legacy of the revered Oba Adeyemi III, who ruled for over five decades.
Long may you reign, Kabiyesi!