The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, has spoken on the emergence of the new Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade.
The position of the Yoruba generalissimo was contained in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Aderemi.
In the statement on Sunday, Iba Adams congratulated Owoade on his emergence as the new Alaafin, describing it as a blessing to Oyo town and Yoruba race as a whole.
Prince Owoade’s emergence 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.
Iba Adams stated that it is a thing of joy that the vacuum left behind by the death of Oba Adeyemi has been restored peacefully, insisting that Oyo will not remain the same.
While expressing his appreciation to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Oyo-Mesi as well as the good people of Oyo town for their efforts in restoring the glory of the ancient town, he said the new development would put to rest the lingering controversies over the appointment of new Alaafin of Oyo.
The Yoruba generalissimo stated also that Oyo town remains the pride of the Yoruba race, insisting that whoever emerges as the Alaafin is no doubt a blessing to the Yoruba race and the traditional institution as a whole.
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Iba Adams said: 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 Yorubaland,
“However, there is a new chapter of hope in Oyo today.
“Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade’s emergence as the new Alaafin of Oyo is a 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, humble 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.
“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 will lead the kingdom to greater heights.”
Prince 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 can be traced back to Aremo Aderounmu Iyanda Owoade from Agure Compound, Oyo, embedding him deeply in the cultural and historical fabric of the Oyo Kingdom.
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