Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has congratulated the new Alaafin of Oyo- designate, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade, describing his emergence as the new Alaafin as a blessing to Oyo town and Yoruba race as a whole.
Prince Owoade’s emergence as the new Alaafin of Oyo- designate was announced on Friday by the Oyo State government, two years after the demise of the late Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III.
The Yoruba generalissimo said this in a statement signed by his Special Assistant (SA) on Media, Mr. Kehinde Aderemi, copy of which was made available to newsmen on Sunday, stating that it was a thing of joy that the vacuum left behind by the death the late Oba Adeyemi had been restored peacefully, even as insisted that Oyo would not remain the same.
Iba Adams said the new development would put to rest the lingering controversies over the appointment of new Alaafin of Oyo, expressing his appreciation to the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde; the Oyo-Mesi as well as the good people of Oyo town for their efforts in restoring the glory of the ancient town.
The Yoruba generalissimo, while affirming that Oyo town remained the pride of Yoruba race, maintained that whoever emerged as the Alaafin was no doubt, a blessing to Yoruba race and the traditional institution as a whole.
According to him, the late Oba Adeyemi left an indelible mark on the cultural milieu, saying that his wealth of knowledge and wisdom was a reflection of the sanctity of his stool as a foremost Yoruba traditional ruler, just as he quickly noted that while the memories of the late foremost monarch would continue to linger on in Yoruba land, “there is a new chapter of hope in Oyo today.”
“The late Oba Adeyemi left an indelible mark on the cultural milieu and his wealth of knowledge and wisdom was a reflection of the sanctity of his stool as a foremost Yoruba traditional ruler.
“His memories will continue to linger on in Yoruba land, However, there is a new chapter of hope in Oyo today,” Adams said.
Adams, however, charged the new Alaafin of Oyo- designate, Prince Owoade, whose emergence he said was good news for the people of Oyo and Yoruba from all over the world, to resolve with the aggrieved Oyo Mesi and build a strong bond that would help Oyo town.
The Yoruba generalissimo expressed strong belief such would be accomplished by the new Alaafin of Oyo- designate, as he would bring to bear the quality needed to transform the town, giving his education, humbled background, humility, exposure, wealth of experiences, contacts, and networks, to enable Oyo town “experience tremendous development and the glory of the ancient town would be restored.”
“Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade’s emergence as the new Alaafin of Oyo is good news for the people of Oyo and Yoruba from all over the world. He should resolve with the aggrieved Oyo Mesi and build a strong bond that would help Oyo town. I have a strong belief that he would bring to bear the quality needed to transform the town.
“With his education, humbled background, humility, exposure, wealth of experiences, contacts and networks, Oyo town will experience tremendous development and the glory of the ancient town would be restored,” Iba Adams said.
“His appointment is a new beginning and a new era of peace, prosperity, and unity in Oyo Kingdom.
“The people of Oyo Kingdom and Yoruba race at large expect Prince Owoade to restore the dignity of Oyo town, dedicating himself to the promotion and preservation of the culture and traditions of Yoruba race.
“His ascension to the throne marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of Oyo Kingdom, and I believe he would lead the kingdom to greater heights.
Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade hails from the royal Owoade-Agunloye family of Oyo town.
He is one of the surviving children of Pa Rasaki Ibiyosi Owoade.
His lineage traces back to Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade from Agure Compound, Oyo, embedding him deeply in the cultural and historical fabric of the Oyo Kingdom,” he added.
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