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Coronation of new Alaafin to proceed despite litigation – Gov Makinde

March 7, 2025 • 1 min read

March 07, 2025

By Ayinde Adeleke

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that the coronation of Akeem Owoade as the 45th Alaafin of Oyo will proceed as scheduled on April 5, despite ongoing litigation challenging Owoade’s emergence

Makinde, through his Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, stated that there is no court judgment stopping the state government from proceeding with the coronation.

Two contestants for the throne, Lukman Gbadegesin and Ismaila Owoade, have filed lawsuits challenging Makinde’s approval of Owoade as the new Alaafin.

Gbadegesin’s suit argues that Owoade’s appointment violates the Chiefs Law of Oyo State, 2000, and the Registered Alaafin Chieftaincy Declaration of 1961

Despite the litigation, preparations for the coronation are ongoing. The head of the state planning committee for the Alaafin coronation, Demola Ojo, confirmed that everything is in place for a successful ceremony.

Archbishop Emeritus Ladigbolu, Chairman of the Oyo Metropolitan Development Association, expressed support for Owoade’s emergence, stating that the majority of the people of Oyo town are pleased with the choice.