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  • Oluwo warns Oyomesi, chiefs against opposing Alaafin as Oba Owoade visits Iwo

    Oluwo warns Oyomesi, chiefs against opposing Alaafin as Oba Owoade visits Iwo

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has cautioned Oyo traditional chiefs, particularly members of the Oyomesi, against opposing the reign of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, urging them to cooperate and respect the authority of the newly installed monarch.

    Oba Akanbi issued the warning on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the Alaafin to his palace in Iwo, accompanied by several district heads and chiefs from Oyo State.

    The Oluwo stated that any attempt to sabotage the Alaafin’s reign would bring misfortune to the conspirators.

    “Alaafin has emerged in Oyo, and he must be accepted by all,” he said. “Anyone plotting against Oba Abimbola Owoade should begin to watch their wealth, health, and life, because they will begin to deteriorate. I speak from experience; it has happened in Iwo before.”

    He added, “Any member of the Oyomesi who refuses to support the king will perish, no matter how influential they are. Your Majesty, you have the authority to remove such individuals. Give them a one-week ultimatum. If they’re not satisfied, let them go to court—do you know how long the court will take? I’ve been on the throne for ten years, and a case against me is still pending.”

    Oba Akanbi also condemned the use of media by some monarchs to malign their peers, urging an end to such practices.

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    “Kings must support each other; any king sponsoring media attacks against fellow monarchs must desist immediately.”

    In response, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Owoade, expressed gratitude to Oluwo for his unwavering support and pledged to strengthen the historic bond between the thrones of Oyo and Iwo.

    He also called for unity among Yoruba traditional rulers, emphasising that collective effort is essential for the development of Yorubaland.

    “We need each other to move Yoruba land forward,” the Alaafin said.

  • JUST IN: Tinubu meets Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Owoade

    JUST IN: Tinubu meets Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Owoade

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently hosting the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, at the State House, Abuja.

    The President’s meeting with the Alaafin of Oyo is taking place shortly after President Tinubu concluded a closed-door session with security chiefs and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

    Read Also: Makinde presents new Alaafin Oba Owoade

    The President’s audience with the traditional ruler underscores the importance of traditional institutions in Nigeria’s governance and the ongoing collaboration between the federal government and traditional rulers.

    President Tinubu, during the coronation of Oba Owooade in April 2025, urged the new Alaafin to foster the unity of the Yoruba people and the country as a whole.

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  • Join hands with Owoade to move Oyo forward, royal family begs aggrieved parties

    Join hands with Owoade to move Oyo forward, royal family begs aggrieved parties

    The Agboluaje royal family in Oyo has called on those opposing the emergence of Oba Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo to put aside their differences and support the monarch for the progress of the ancient town.

    The family, which traces its lineage to Alaafin Agboluaje, a former ruler of the Oyo Empire, urged all aggrieved parties to unite with Oba Owoade in the interest of Oyo town and the larger Yorubaland.

    Speaking during the coronation of Oba Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Retired Colonel Salman Adebayo Agboluaje, who represented the family, affirmed that all royal houses are in support of the new monarch except for a few dissenting voices.

    He described the coronation as a positive and welcome development, expressing confidence that Oba Owoade’s reign will usher in growth and prosperity for the people of Oyo and the Yoruba nation at large.

    He said, “Royal families are one. We like ourselves. We are together. Even when Baba Lamidi Adeyemi was alive, The Agboluaje family used to have meetings with him. We are always together.

    He urged the state government and the Oyo Messi to consider other royal families for the throne, saying this is what is causing grievances of some people who felt they have been sidelined.

    Read Also: Makinde presents new Alaafin Oba Owoade

    He said, “Some people are not in line before, that is what many people are now saying that they should be put it on line. So that it will not be a one-sided issue. Subsequent, Alaafin should come from another royal family.

    “Even those who are in the court, are still part of this ceremony. The family is here? Yes, they are here. What they want is to streamline the royal families. So that it will not be one-sided.

    “Everybody should gather together and be one. Because a tree cannot make a forest. We should join hands together. It has happened, it has happened. And that’s what Islam says. We should be one.

    “If you are not doing your own, I am not doing my own, development will not come. So I advise others to join hands with our Alaafin, so that development and progress can come to Oyo and the entire Yoruba race.”

  • Makinde presents new Alaafin Oba Owoade

    Makinde presents new Alaafin Oba Owoade

    Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has officially presented Oba Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo at a grand ceremony held at Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo, on Saturday.

    Addressing a large crowd during the event, Makinde explained that the formal presentation was a culmination of earlier legal and traditional processes.

    “On the 10th of January, 2025, I pended my signature for the recommendation of Oyo Mesi for Oba Akeem Owoade to be a new Alaafin of Oyo,” Makinde said.

    “And on the 13th of January, 2025, I presented a certificate of office to our Kabiyesi. I have done my work since, but today, I officially present to the entire world, the Alaafin of Oyo.

    Read Also: JUST IN: Makinde, Oba Owoade arrive for Alaafin’s coronation

    “Those who said they have not been told or heard or who are running up and down should come around and see the new Alaafin of Oyo.”

    In his acceptance speech, Oba Owoade expressed gratitude to the people of Oyo and promised to remain committed to their service.

    “I promise to always be for you just as you have always been for me,” he said.

  • Emergence of Oba Owoade has settled all rancour among Oyo Mesi – Council member

    Emergence of Oba Owoade has settled all rancour among Oyo Mesi – Council member

    A member of the Oyomesi, the Iba Sammu of Oyoland, High Chief Lamidi Oyewale Olayanju, has said the selection and acceptance of Oba Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo has laid to rest all forms of disagreement.

    Iba Sammu,who was in attendance at the coronation ceremony on Saturday, said such disagreement in the selection of a new monarch is not peculiar to Oyo Kingdom alone, noting that it dated to many years and ages.

    According to him, it was normal for individuals to take different stances during selection process but all differences must be harmonised once the final selection or winner emerges.

    He said the whole Oyo town is optimistic of a progress and positive turn around of the entire town during the reign of the new Alaafin Owoade.

    According to.him: “We have been waiting for over three years for someone to be enthroned the Alaafin of Oyo. We are happy today that everyone now knows that we have a new King. We are optimistic that it will be good for us. Where the last monarch, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi stopped, we are sure our new Oba Owoade will take it up from there and continue the good work.”

    Read Also: JUST IN: Makinde, Oba Owoade arrive for Alaafin’s coronation

    Speaking on the expectations from the new monarch, the Oyomesi member said:”Oyo people are expecting peace, reconciliation, unity and progress. We are appealing to our people home and abroad to come and start businesses here. There is ample land for them to start their business. 

    “There is no rift or disagreement between us. When we want to choose a new king, people will take different sides, it’s just like when we want to vote, people will make a choice, it’s not about fight, it’s about who wins in the long run in their choice. We don’t have any issue or infighting before until the need to select a new Alaafin. All of us can not go the same way, we have our different interests. 

    “Even if we have any disagreement on the matter on the selection, it just didn’t start now, it has always been like that, when it’s time to select a new monarch and it’s not peculiar to Oyo town alone. And with the choice by the government, and acceptance by the people, everything is naturally resolves and as you can see, the whole town is happy and accept the new monarch.”

  • BREAKING: Oba Owoade crowned Alaafin of Oyo

    BREAKING: Oba Owoade crowned Alaafin of Oyo

    Oba Abimbola Owoade has been crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo.

    Owoade succeeds the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, who died on April 22, 2022, at 83.

    The coronation took place at Olivet Baptist High School in Oyo, where Governor Seyi Makinde led a host of dignitaries, including notable Nigerians.

    The coronation happened barely three years after the last monarch, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, joined his ancestors

    Some of the dignitaries at the event include: Statistician General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer, National Bureau of Statistic, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran; Wife of Oyo  Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde;  Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal; Deputy Osun Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Chief of Staff to the Ondo Governor who represented the Governor, Prince Olusegun Omojuwa; Oyo Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin and  Senator Monsurat Sunmonu among other top government functionaries.

    Read Also: JUST IN: Makinde, Oba Owoade arrive for Alaafin’s coronation

    President Bola Tinubu was represented by Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu.

    Oba Owoade, who was presented with the staff of office and instrument of office on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, the state capital, ascends the throne after the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. 

  • JUST IN: Makinde, Oba Owoade arrive for Alaafin’s coronation

    JUST IN: Makinde, Oba Owoade arrive for Alaafin’s coronation

    Governor Seyi Makinde and Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, have arrived at Olivet Heights Baptist School, Oyo for coronation of the monarch amid heavy security, drumming and gunshots into the air by local hunters. 

    The coronation is happening barely three years after the last monarch, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, joined his ancestors.

    The duo arrived the venue in a convoy of cars with the new monarch seated inside a Mercedes Benz G- Wagon.

    The venue, which has been agog with fanfare as early as 7am, also witnessed heavy security presence.

    There are two large heavily decorated canopies which seat dignitaries cut from different parts of the country.

    President Bola Tinubu is being represented by Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu. 

    Some of the dignitaries at the event include: Statistician General of the Federation and Chief Executive Officer, National Bureau of Statistic, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran; Wife of Oyo  Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde;  Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal; Deputy Osun Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi; Chief of Staff to the Ondo Governor who represented the Governor, Prince Olusegun Omojuwa; Oyo Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin and  Senator Monsurat Sunmonu among other top government functionaries. 

    Read Also: Alaafin: Palace debunks alleged threat to coronation over whereabouts of Osun monarch

    Royal fathers in attendance include: the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Soun of Ogbomosho, Oba Ghandi Olaoye; Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdulrashid Akanbi; Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, Eze Ndigbo of Southwest, Dr James Oramadike. 

    Others are Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar; Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Dahud Makanjuola; Bishop Taiwo Adelakun; former MILAD, General Adebayo Popoola; Aseyin of Iseyin Oba Sefiu Oyebola; Olu of Igboora, Oba Jimoh Titiloye and Asigangan of Igangan, Oba Rafiu Ariwoola among others.

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