Ibadan, Oyo state – Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state on Monday, January 13, 2025, presented the staff of office to the new Alaafin of Oyo, Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade.
As reported by TVC News, Governor Makinde presented the official instrument legitimising the reign of a king to the new monarch at the executive chamber of his office in Ibadan, the state capital.
Channels Television also confirmed the development.
The presentation of the staff of office by Makinde was done amid controversy concerning the choice of the new Alaafin announced by the governor last week.
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