Prince Abimbola Owoade was on Friday announced as the new Alaafin of Oyo by Governor Seyi Makinde led state government. He will the replace late Lamidi Adeyemi who passed on 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.
In an announcement of the appointment of the new king, Oyo Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said Abimbola Abimbola Owoade was appointed as the Alaafin following the recommendation of the kingmakers of the kingdom, popularly known as Oyomesi.
He further added that Owoade was chosen after extensive consultations and traditional divinations.
“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.
In the same vein, Oyo Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ademola expressed the hope that the appointment of the new king will put an end to all the legal and social disputes that followed the former Alaafin Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III’s death 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,” Ojo said.
The government expressed hope that the reign of Prince Abimbola Owoade would bring peace, unity and prosperity to Oyo Kingdom.
