The coronation of Oba Akeem Owoade comes up tomorrow, 5th of April, having completed the 21-day traditional rites known as Oro Ipebi last Saturday, 29th of March, 2025.
According to a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Mr Bode Durojaiye, the coronation ceremony will take place at Oliveth Baptist High School, Oyo.
It says that Oba Owoade, who was presented with the staff of office and instrument of office on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan, ascends the throne after the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III passed away.
Meanwhile, The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has urged indigenes and residents of the ancient city to celebrate with moderation.
He reminded them that beating the drums of vendetta, persecution, and acrimony were ill winds that would not blow anyone good.
Rasheedah Makinde
