In Bauchi, Yoruba monarch congratulates new Alaafin of Oyo, describes emergence as ‘an act of God’

The traditional ruler of the Yoruba Community in Bauchi State, Alhaji Tirimisiyu Tijani Adegoke has congratulated the new Alaafin of Oyo,Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, describing his emergence as an Act sanctioned by God.

In a congratulatory message made available to Journalists Tuesday, Oba Tirimisiyu Adegoke enjoined his contenders to cooperate and work with him towards moving Oyo town forward.

According to him, ” I felicitate and congratulae the new Alaafin of Oyo,His Royal Majesty,Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade on his ascension to the throne of his forefathers, and i have a strong hope that his enthronement will bring good tidings and prosperity to the people of Oyo town Insha Allah”

“I have no doubt that the Alaafin has the creativity,capacity, capability and commitment to transform the lives of his people and move Oyo town forward “.

“I want to appeal to his contenders to resign to the will of God by cooperating with the newly appointed Alaafin to move Oyo land forward because only God Almighty enthrones”

Oba Tirimisiyu Adegoke stated that, ” It is certain that in every contest or in the quest to fill any vacant position,there will be diverse interests/opinions but at the end of the day a truce must be found, and there must be a winner. May God bless your Royal Majesty and the people of Oyo land “.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday presented certificate of office to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade.

The presentation of certificate held was  at the Oyo State Government House in Agodi, Ibadan, the state capital.

Recall that Prince Owoade was announced on Friday by the state Government as the Alaafin-elect, to succeed late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, the 44th Alaafin of Oyo, who passed on two years ago. END