Finally, Gov Makinde Announces New Alaafin
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Finally, Gov Makinde Announces New Alaafin
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has announced the appointment of Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo, INCNews247 can report.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday by Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information and Orientation.
According to the statement, Governor Makinde approved Owoade’s appointment as Alaafin following thorough consultations and divinations, as well as recommendations by the Oyomesi (kingmakers).
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This development comes over two years after the demise of Lamidi Adeyemi, who served as Alaafin from 1970 to 2022.
In a separate statement, Ademola Ojo, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, noted that the announcement has brought to an end the socio-legal disputes that have ensued since the passing of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III on April 22, 2022.
Ojo called on all citizens of Oyo State to join the government in celebrating this momentous occasion and to lend their support to the new Alaafin of Oyo.
The commissioner also expressed his hopes that Owoade’s reign will bring peace, prosperity, and unity to the historic Oyo Kingdom.
The announcement comes on the heels of a controversy surrounding the selection process for a new Alaafin.
A faction of the Oyomesi had written to Governor Makinde, urging him to refrain from interfering in the selection process and alleging that the governor’s actions violated a pending court case.
The faction, comprising five members, claimed that they had already chosen Lukman Gbadegesin as the Alaafin-elect.
The kingmakers in the faction include Yusuf Akinade, (Basorun), Wakeel Akindele, (Lagunna), Hamzat Yusuf (Akinniku), Wahab Oyetunji, warrant chief standing in for the (Asipa), Gbadebo Mufutau, warrant chief standing in for (Alapinni).
