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New Alaafin Of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade
The Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Akeem Owoade, will soon return to Nigeria from Canada to commence traditional coronation rites, a spokesperson for the Alaafin’s palace, Bode Durojaiye, said on Monday.
Durojaiye made this known in a statement on Monday, as preparations for Owoade’s official ascension to the throne gather momentum.
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, had earlier presented Owoade with a certificate of appointment and staff of office, affirming him as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo during a ceremony at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan.
However, shortly after receiving these instruments of office, Owoade travelled back to his base in Canada.
According to Durojaiye, the monarch-designate will soon return to begin the required traditional rites.
“As part of the process, Alaafin Owoade will visit several houses to offer sacrifices, make appeasements, and even sleep over at some of them to perform night rites,” he stated.
Durojaiye explained that after completing these rituals at various traditional homes in Oyo town, the new Alaafin will enter Ipebi (seclusion) within a designated area of the Alaafin’s palace, where the final stages of his traditional rites will take place.
“The rituals performed during Ipebi will mark the culmination of all traditional rites before he is officially crowned Alaafin,” he added.
Highlighting the historical significance of the Alaafin institution, Durojaiye noted that the throne commands reverence, as its past occupants have left behind legendary legacies.
He assured that all traditional rites would be completed within the timeframe set by Governor Makinde, who had directed that the coronation be finalized within four weeks.
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