Engr. Seyi Makinde, the Oyo State Governor has conducted the official presentation of Oba Akeem Owoade, the new Alaafin of Oyo to the world in an event that took place at Oliveth Baptist High School, Oyo.
Makinde, while presenting the Alaafin to the mammoth crowd, on Saturday, said, “On the 10th of January, 2025, I applied my signature for the recommendation of Oyomesi for Oba Akeem Owoade to be a new Alaafin of Oyo.
“And on the 13th of January, 2025, I presented a certificate of office to our Kabiyesi. I have done my work since, but today, I officially present to the entire world, the Alaafin of Oyo.
“Those who said they have not been told or heard or who are running up and down should come around and see the new Alaafin of Oyo.”
While delivering his acceptance speech at the event, Oba Akeem Owoade appreciated all and sundry for their steadfast and unflinching support.
“I promise to always be for you just as you have always been for me”, he promised.
Dignitaries at the event include the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, the Orile-Igbon of Ilegbon, Francis Alao, Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Oyebola; the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams; Senator Yinus Akintunde representing Oyo Central; the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi; and the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Kola Adewusi.
The Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin and the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal are also among the long list of dignitaries at the coronation.