Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. Naija News reports that the announcement was made on Friday in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade. According to Oyelade, Owoade’s selection followed extensive consultations and traditional divinations carried out by […]

The process of selecting a new Alaafin has been marred by controversy and litigation.

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The announcement was made on

Governor Seyi Makinde has taken decisive action after the emergence of new Alaafin of Oyo. Details surrounding the emergence of Prince Abimbola Owoade were published

They have labelled the move as illegal and a blatant disregard for judicial proceedings.

Five kingmakers in Oyo town have rejected Governor Seyi Makinde’s directive to initiate a fresh selection process for the next Alaafin of Oyo, asserting that Prince Lukman Gbadegesin has already been chosen as the Alaafin-elect. The dissenting kingmakers include the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akinade; the Lagunna of Oyo, High Chief Wakeel Akindele; […]

Governor Seyi Makinde, on Friday, 10th January, 2025, announced the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the next Alaafin of Oyo. As earlier reported by Naija News, the approval was made public in a press statement by the Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade. The announcement comes about 2 years and […]

Governor Seyi Makinde has officially endorsed Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo-elect and there are 10 key facts to know about the new leader.