Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.
The announcement was made in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade. He noted that after extensive consultations and divinations, the Oyomesi council recommended Prince Owoade for the esteemed position, which was subsequently approved by Governor Makinde.
Confirming the development, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ademola Ojo, stated that this decision ends the legal and social disputes that followed the passing of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III.