Oba Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo-elect, is poised to begin 21 days of traditional ceremonies as the town’s new king.
On Friday, Seyi Makinde, the state governor, named Owoade as the next monarch of the ancient Yoruba society. On Monday, he showed him to the office personnel.
He replaced the late Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who died three years beforehand.
The ritual was attended by the kingmakers, also known as Oyomesi, key government officials, and prominent citizens of the state.
Following the presentation, according to report it was revealed that the new Alaafin has headed to Oyo town, where he is expected to be received by his subjects, adding that his 21 days of traditional rites for the ascension to the throne would begin immediately.
“Oba Owoade has headed to Oyo town to meet the sons and daughters of Oyo town and would proceed for his mandatory 21 days traditional rites for the ascension to the throne of his forefathers.
