Don’t gang up against Alaafin, Oluwo tells Oyomesi, chiefs
By Shina Abubakar THE Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, yesterday, cautioned the Oyomesi not to be involved in any plot against the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade to avert wrath on themselves. The monarch issued the warning while receiving the Alaafin at his palace in Iwo, Osun State. The Oluwo said: “Anyone who […]
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Facts about new Alaafin of Oyo
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Makinde appoints Abimbola Owoade as Alaafin of Oyo
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo following the recommendation of the Oyomesi, the kingmakers of Oyo Kingdom.
Alaafin stool: Controversy trails selection as kingmakers challenge Makinde’s action
Five prominent kingmakers from Oyo have raised serious concerns over Governor Seyi Makinde’s recent initiative to initiate a new selection process regarding the vacant Alaafin stool.
Alaafin Stool: I have no preferred candidate – Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured the indigenes of Oyo Town that he does not have any anointed candidate for the position of Alaafin of Oyo to fill the vacant stool left by the late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111.
Oyo indigenes storm court, protest delay in selection of new Alaafin
Some indigenes of Oyo town trooped out to stage a peaceful protest at the entrance of the Oyo High Court in Awe, over the delay in the selection of new Alaafin.
