OYO BUZZES WITH ANTICIPATION FOR ALAAFIN’S CORONATION

April 5, 2025

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The ancient town of Oyo in Oyo State is buzzing with excitement ahead of the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade.

The coronation is taking place today, Saturday, at Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo, with Governor Seyi Makinde expected to lead an array of dignitaries, including prominent Nigerians.

Additional venues for the ceremony include Ladigbolu Grammar School, Durbar Stadium, the Oba Lamidi Adeyemi Mini Stadium, and the Alaafin’s palace.

To ensure order and safety, the Oyo State Government has heightened security, deploying operatives across key locations in the city and neighboring communities.

Oba Owoade received the staff and instrument of office on January 13, 2025, at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, following the passing of the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi.

The monarch completed the traditional 21-day Oro Ipebi rites on March 29.

Dignitaries expected include former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, ambassadors from four nations, over 200 Oyo indigenes based in Canada, traditional rulers, diplomats, and several government officials.

Security arrangements have been significantly reinforced for the event.