Mon. Feb 17th, 2025
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has finally approved a new Alaafin of Oyo.

A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said 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. Ojo 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 prays that his reign will bring peace, prosperity and unity to the historic Oyo Kingdom.

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