BREAKING: Oyo Gets New Alaafin as Oba Owoade Ascends Throne

Ibadan, Oyo state – Oba Abimbola Owoade has officially been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, marking a new chapter in the rich history of the ancient Yoruba kingdom.

He succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who reigned for over 50 years and passed away on April 22, 2022.

BREAKING: Oyo Gets New Alaafin as Oba Owoade Ascends ThroneSource: Twitter

The colorful coronation ceremony was held on Saturday at Oliveth Baptist High School, Oyo, drawing a crowd of traditional rulers, government officials, and well-wishers from across the country.

Dignitaries grace historic occasion

Among the prominent figures present were Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye; the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi; and the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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