‘It’s Akeem Owoade,’ Makinde Appoints Canada-Based Prince as New Alaafin

Has this ended the two-year face-off over the vacant Alaafin of Oyo stool?     Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of a Canada-based businessman, Abimbola Akeem Owoade, as the new Alaafin of Oyo. Makinde said that the approval for the new monarch was issued after a thorough review of the Oyo kingmakers, the Oyomesi, recommendation which they claimed was based extensive consultations and traditional divinations. Fresh Controversy Rocks Alaafin Stool, Kingmakers Uncover Plan To Replace Gbadegesin Oyo Palace Aide Who Outlived Three Alaafins Dies At…

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