Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, has named Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.
A statement from the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, confirmed that after thorough consultations and divinations, Prince Owoade was recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by Governor Makinde.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ademola Ojo, issued the official announcement, noting that this resolution ends the legal and social disputes that arose following the death of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III on April 22, 2022.
Governor Makinde urged the people of Oyo State to celebrate this significant event and support the new Alaafin.
ABOUT THE NEW ALAFIN OF OYO:
Secondary School, Baptist High School, Saki
– ND Mechanical Engineering, FedPoly, Ilaro
– HND Mechanical Engineering. PolyIbadan
– Bsc Mechanical Engineering, University of Sunderland
– Msc Mechanical Engineering, Northumbria University
47 years old Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade, a member of the Owoade-Agunloye family is the new Alaafin-elect as announced by the Oyo State Government
