Alaafin of Oyo

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has been summoned to appear in person or through legal representation in a suit instituted against him by some princes of Oyo at the Oyo State High Court sitting in Oyo town. The claimants, Ladigbolu…

Our attention has been drawn to claims suggesting that petitions are being entertained by the Oyo State House of Assembly concerning the selection of the Alaafin. As Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly, we wish to clearly state…

‎In a significant development, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja ARUSA 1, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas. ‎ ‎The announcement was made by Governor Seyi Makinde at a…

The Mogaji of Oloko Family, Chief Abass Oloko, has cautioned the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, to exercise restraint and show due respect to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, following a widely discussed incident at the…

As part of activities lined up to mark 50th birthday of Iku Baba Yeye,the Alaafin of Oyo Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, His Imperial Majesty commissioned the ultra modern Staff Quarters provided for…

The Chairman of Oyo State Park Management System (PMS), Amb. Abdul-Wasiu Tomiwa Omolewa 'Tommy', led a delegation of executives on a courtesy visit to the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, at his palace.…

The Oyo State House of Assembly is set to deliberate on the second reading of the Council of Obas and Chiefs (Further Amendments) Bill, 2025 at its plenary session today, Thursday, May 15, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks…

The Renaissance Group, a cultural association based in Ibadan, has reinforced the supreme status of the Alaafin among Yoruba kings. Spokesperson of the group, Prince Adeniyi Adebayo, highlighted that the Alaafin occupies a…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed satisfaction with the selection process that led to the emergence Oba Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo, saying he had no regrets about ensuring transparency and due process.…

Member representing Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North Federal Constituency, Hon. (Dr.) Anthony Adebayo Adepoju, has congratulated His Excellency, Engr Seyi Makinde, on the historic coronation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola…