Oba Abimbola Owoade has been installed as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo.
Owoade inherited the stool from the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died on April 22, 2022, at the age of 83.
The coronation took place on Saturday at the Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo, where Governor Seyi Makinde led a host of dignitaries, including notable Nigerians.
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye; Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi; and Aare Oona Kankanfo of Yoruba, Iba Gani Adams, among others attended the occasion.
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Before the event, the Oyo State Government beefed up security by deploying security operatives at strategic locations within the ancient city and surrounding communities.
Oba Owoade, received the staff of office and instrument of office on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, the state capital.
Oba Owoade spent the mandatory 21-day traditional rites known as Oro Ipebi last Saturday, March 29.
Security arrangements have been significantly enhanced ahead of the ceremony.
