The Alaafin elect, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, on Friday held the last lap of traditional rites ( Oro Ipebi) at the Sango shrine , Koso, Oyo town.
A release by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin of Oyo, Bode Durojaiye, said Alaafin Owoade, was accompanied by members of the traditional council, the Oyo mesi, Princes and Princesses from all the royal families, traditional religion priests, the Baales (village heads), and cross section of residents.
It stated that the Royal Father slept over at the shrine where he will be worn with the Sango crown by Baba Mogba in the early morning of Saturday, as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo.
Immediately after the wearing of Sango crown, everybody present at the historical event, including the Oyo mesi members,, will prostrate and say “Kabiyesi” to the Alaafin.
The activity is a prelude to the official coronation ceremony that will take place on April 5, 2025 at the open field of Oliveth Heights, Oyo.
