Tag: Seyi Makinde

‘Born In 1944, To be Crowned 44th Olubadan,’ Sept 26 D-Day For Oba Ladoja

GBENGA ADEOTI ADEOTI

  “Ceremony billed for the ancient Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the state capital.” Here are the details   The Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, will be crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025. A media aide to the Olubadan, Adeola Oloko, who confirmed the development, added that the nomination of the King-designate has already been approved by the State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Platforms Africa reports that Ladoja who was born in 1944 will be crowned through 44th Olubadan during a ceremony billed for the ancient…

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Makinde Announces Owoade As New Alaafin Of Oyo

ADEOLA YUSUF

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has formally approved the selection of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as new Alaafin of Oyo. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the Governor of Oyo State. According to the commissioner, a statement to this effect has been issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ademola Ojo, who said that the announcement has put…

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Fresh Controversy Rocks Alaafin Stool, Kingmakers Uncover Plan To Replace Gbadegesin

ADEOLA YUSUF

. ‘Not heeding Ifa choice has consequences,’ Why we rejected fresh selection process, insisted on Gbadegesin as Alaafin-elect   Five kingmakers in Oyo town have faulted Governor Seyi Makinde’s directive to initiate a fresh selection process to pick a new Alaafin of Oyo, asserting that Prince Lukman Gbadegesin has already been chosen as the Alaafin-elect. The kingmakers opposing the governor’s action include the Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Akinade; the Lagunna of Oyo, High Chief Wakeel Akindele; the Akinniku of Oyo, High Chief Hamzat Yusuf; a warrant chief standing…

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