Prince Owoade set to be presented certificate as Alaafin-elect today amid controversy
Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade will, today, Monday, January 13, 2025, receive the certificate as the new Alaafin of Oyo, following his appointment by the state governor Seyi Makinde.
A palace source who requested anonymity told Vanguard that Prince Owoade is expected to return to Oyo town after receiving the certificate of office, saying the event would be impromptu and low-key to fast-track other necessary arrangements for the official coronation of the Alaafin-elect.
“Prince Owoade has been in Ibadan since yesterday. We anticipate he will be presented the certificate of office today, Insha Allah.”
“Though we never expected it will be urgent like this, I think it’s done in preparation for the official coronation,” he said.
Oyo kingmakers reject Makinde’s appointment of Owoade as new Alaafin
The Informant247 reports that Prince Akeem Owoade was appointed as the new Alaafin of Oyo on Friday by Governor Makinde.
A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the Governor of Oyo State.
Meanwhile, the Oyo kingmakers have kicked against the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade by Governor Seyi Makinde as the new Alaafin of Oyo.
The kingmakers, in a letter signed on Friday by their legal representative, Adekunle Sobalolu, and addressed to the state governor, declared the appointment of Owoade as null and void, illegal and unlawful.
