Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has warned those trying to destabilize traditional institutions in the state by selling to the highest bidder to desist or face the wrath of law.
Makinde who made this known today when he presented the instruments of office to the new Alaafin of Oyo Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade maintained that he decided not to meddle in the appointment of the new Alaafin because of his administration’s belief in openness and transparency.
According to The governor who said he met with the new ALaafin for the first time on January 12, 2025, the Alaafin stool is a pivotal one not just to Oyo Town or Oyo State but the entire Yoruba race hence should be devoid of interference
Meanwhile, The Alaafin of Oyo-elect, Oba Abimbola Owoade, is set to commence a 21-day traditional rites as the new monarch of the town.
The state governor, Seyi Makinde, announced Owoade as the new monarch of the ancient Yoruba community on Friday. On Monday, he presented him with the
Following the presentation of staff of office, a source who craved anonymity revealed to newsmen that the new Alaafin has headed to Oyo town, where he is expected to be received by his subjects, adding that his 21 days of traditional rites for the ascension to the throne would begin immediately.
