The newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has constituted a 97-member committee to oversee the coronation activities marking his ascension to the throne.
This was made known through a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the new monarch, Rotimi Osuntola on Sunday.
According to the statement, the monarch also named Dr. Adekunle Ogunmola, a former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), created to ensure a grand and seamless ceremony that celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Yoruba people.
Prince Owoade Adediwura will serve as the Vice Chairman with other key members to include, Prince Owoade Olayide, Prince Owoade Kazeem Ayoade, Prince Owoade W Tolani, Prince Owoade Taiwo, and Princess Azees Fatimo (nee Owoade).
Also on the committee are Rotimi Osuntola, Arch-bishop Prince Ayo Ladigbolu, and Distinguished Senator Monsurat Sunmonu. Amb. Victor Adekunle Adeleke, State House Chief of Protocol in Aso Rock, Abuja, will contribute his expertise, alongside High Chief Asimiyu Atanda (Agbaakin) and High Chief Lamidi Oye Wale (Basaamu).
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The committee also includes several traditional leaders and prominent figures, such as High Chief Samuel Olu Odurinde (Alajagba), High Chief Mukaila Afonja (Baba Iyaji), High Chief Isiaka Tella (Ona ‘Sokun), High Chief Ganiyu Ajiboye (Oloja of Ago Oja), and High Chief Ademola Oyediran (Alaguo).
Honourable Akeem Adeyemi (Skimeh), Honourable Gbenga Oyekola, and Honourable Olorunpoto Rahaman are among the political representatives involved in the planning process.
Additionally, the committee features several local government chairmen and representatives from various community organizations.
An inaugural meeting of the committee is scheduled for February 12, 2025, at the Alaafin’s Palace in Oyo as the formation of the committee is aimed to unite Yorubaland, encouraging broad participation from stakeholders in the region and beyond.
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