Alaafin
6 Mar
The Alaafin-elect, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, is now Oyo Town. His media aide, Mr. Bode Durojaiye, who confirmed this to The Guardian, said the royal father arrived in Nigeria from Canada on Wednesday night. He was received by some Kingmakers, Obas, and a mammoth crowd of Oyo residents at Motunde Village, Oyo…
23 Feb
The Alaafin of Oyo-elect, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade, has delivered a container load of hospital equipment and consumables worth millions of naira imported from Canada, amid kudos and jubilation among residents of Oyo Town. The ultra-modern equipment will be installed at the community health centre, which is also being constructed by the paramount ruler. According…
30 Jan
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, has said the palace is yet to authorise any committee in respect of his coronation. The monarch, therefore, urged the public to disregard such, as it is illegal, and does not emanate from his palace.
29 Jan
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, has ordered the immediate dissolution of a coronation committee allegedly formed without his approval. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the monarch warned that any further activities related to the committee would be considered illegal. He made it clear that any…
24 Jan
The media team to the new Alaafin of Oyo has condemned a media report that accused the new monarch of abandoning the traditional rites midway. A member of the team, Mr. Bode Durojaiye, said the media report was not only misleading but also grossly mischievous, noting that the headline is intentionally slanted to be at…
21 Jan
A former Special Adviser to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, on Tuesday, urged the Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Akeem Owoade, to rise above mere tradition and provide proactive leadership that will position him as a builder of institutions, promoter of knowledge, and catalyst for progress across Oyo Town and beyond. Ojudu tasked…
16 Jan
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, deserves the support of all Yoruba people across the world, the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movement (AYDM) has said.
15 Jan
The newly elected Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, deserves the support of all Yoruba people globally, the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movement (AYDM) said in a statement on Wednesday. The coalition said since the choice of Oba Owoade, it has embarked on diligent investigations and findings on his background and pedigree, saying it…
15 Jan
Kingmakers in Oyo, known as the Oyomesi, have challenged Governor Seyi Makinde to present any evidence he has against them in court and refrain from what they described as his campaign of calumny against their personalities. Recall that Makinde, in disregard to the recommendation of the Oyomesi’s nomination of Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, appointed a new…
15 Jan
Princes from nine royal families in Oyo, collectively known as the Atiba 9, have rejected the appointment of Abimbola Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo.
12 Jan
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has lauded the appointment of Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Owoade. He also congratulated the Alaafin-elect on his appointment as the new custodian of the timeless heritage of Oyo town. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by Otunba Moses Olafare, the Director, Media and Public Affairs,…
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