* Governor Seyi Makinde(right) addressing Oyo people while the Alaafin, Oba Akeem Owoade( left) watches
By Pathfinder Reporter
Saturday April 5, 2025
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Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade was crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo in ancient Oyo Town on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Owoade became the Alaafin after the demise of the 45th Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who passed on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83.
The certificate and staff of office had earlier been presented to the new king by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in January 2025.
Oba Owoade completed the compulsory 21-day traditional rites known as Oro Ipebi last Saturday, March 29.
The coronation ceremony took place today at Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo, where Oba Owoade was crowned.
The ceremony was witnessed by Governor Makinde and other notable dignitaries.
Some of the monarchs and dignitaries present at the ceremony included the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye; Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi; and Aare Oona Kankanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, among others.
Today’s event signaled the beginning of a new era for the sons and daughters of Oyo Town, the state, and the entire Yoruba race home and abroad.
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