Seyi Makinde presents staff of office to new Alaafin of Oyo

Governor Seyi Makinde has officially bestow the Staff of Office upon Abimbola Akeem Owoade, recognizing him as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

On Monday, January 13, 2024, the governor made the presentation at his office in the state capital, Ibadan.

The symbolic event was performed nearly three years after the death of the former Alaafin, Lamidi Adeyemi III.

The presentation of the staff of office was done amid controversy concerning the choice of the new Alaafin announced by the governor last week.

Last Friday, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said Owoade after thorough consultations and divinations, was recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the governor.

He said the announcement put to rest, all the socio and legal bickerings that have ensued since the demise of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III on April 22, 2022.

The commissioner implored all Oyo State residents to participate in the government’s celebration of this significant event and to offer their backing to the newly enthroned Alaafin of Oyo.