BREAKING: Makinde Presents Staff of Office, Certificate to Prince Abimbola Owoade ad 46th Alaafin of Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented the Staff of Office and certificate of appointment to the 46th Alaafin-elect, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade, signifying his formal ascension to the throne of the Alaafin of Oyo.
The brief ceremony held on Monday morning 13 at the State Government House in Agodi, Ibadan, was attended by dignitaries, traditional rulers, government officials, and indigenes of Oyo, who gathered to witness the historic moment.
Presenting the instrument of office to the monarch, Governor Makinde described the Alaafin-elect as a visionary leader committed to preserving the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom.
He emphasised the importance of the Alaafin’s role as not only a traditional ruler but also a custodian of the kingdom’s legacy, expressing confidence in Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade’s ability to lead with wisdom, integrity, and a dedication to unity.
Prince Owoade succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign spanned an impressive five decades. In his acceptance speech, the new Alaafin expressed gratitude to the people of Oyo for their trust and support, pledging to prioritise the kingdom’s development and the welfare of its residents.
