Abimbola Owoade emerges Alaafin of Oyo

News Update

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

The development comes two years after the death of Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, former occupier of the throne and the crisis that trailed appointment of his successor.

In a statement on Friday, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said the governor had consented to the appointment of a new king whom he said was chosen after extensive consultations and traditional divinations conducted by the Oyo kingmakers, the Oyomesi.

The Commissioner prayed that his reign would bring peace, prosperity and unity to the historic Oyo Kingdom.

“Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by Governor Seyi Makinde as the new Alaafin of Oyo,” the statement read.

He said the announcement ends the legal and social disputes that followed the passing of the former Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who died on April 22, 2022.

“This decision has put to rest all the socio-legal controversies that have arisen since the transition of the late Oba Adeyemi. We urge the people of Oyo State to support the new Alaafin and join the government in celebrating this historic moment,” he said.