Governor Makinde Presents Staff of Office to Alaafin-elect Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade

The Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has officially presented the instruments of office to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade. The ceremony took place on Monday 13, January 2025, at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde emphasized the significance of the Alaafin’s stool, not only for Oyo Town but for the entire Yoruba race. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency and fairness in the selection process.

“The Alaafin stool is vital to the Yoruba race as a whole, and under my watch, it was clear

that it would not be politicized or compromised,” the Governor said.

To deliberately ensure a neutral and unbiased selection process, The Governor said, “I only met Prince Owoade for the first time yesterday and had no prior knowledge of his profile or that of any other candidate.”

The Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has officially presented the instruments of office to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade. The ceremony took place on Monday 13, January 2025, at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde emphasized the significance of the Alaafin’s stool, not only for Oyo Town but for the entire Yoruba race. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency and fairness in the selection process.

In his address, the governor congratulated the new Alaafin and prayed for a reign that would bring peace, unity, and progress to Oyo Town, Oyo State, and the Yoruba race. He also announced that the official coronation ceremony would take place in four weeks.

Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, in his gratitude speech, pledged to work for the advancement of Oyo Town, Oyo State, and Nigeria at large. He thanked and applauded the Governor, the Oyomesi and all stakeholders involved in the selection process.