Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented instruments of office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Akeem Owoade.

The governor presented the official instrument legitimising the reign of a king to the new monarch on Monday morning at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, the state capital.

In his remarks, Governor Makinde described the Alaafin-elect as a leader ready to preserve the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom. He also emphasized the significance of the Alaafin’s role as more than a traditional leader but as a custodian of the kingdom’s rich history and traditions.

Makinde expressed confidence that Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade would lead with wisdom, integrity, and a commitment to unity.

In his acceptance speech, the new Alaafin expressed gratitude to the people of Oyo and pledged to prioritize the kingdom’s development and the welfare of its people.

Owoade succeeds the late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, who ruled the Oyo Kingdom for 50 years until his death.