Akeem Owoade
Prince Akeem Owoade is the recently appointed Alaafin of Oyo, whose coronation has been contested in court by Prince Lukman Gbadegesin, who claims that the appointment process was unlawful and unconstitutional.
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The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has been summoned to appear in court in a suit against him by some princes of Oyo.
Oyo Princes in Court Battle Over Alaafin's Supremacy
Nigeria· 2026-02-10
Alaafin Owoade may head to court to challenge the emergence of the Olubadan as Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.
Alaafin Considers Lawsuit Over Oyo Council LeadershipNigeria· 2026-01-17
Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, was absent from the inauguration and countered the governor's claims about a meeting.
Alaafin Protests Makinde's Obas Council Chair ChoiceNigeria· 2026-01-16
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, was conspicuously absent from the event.
Olubadan Chairs New Oyo Council of Obas; Alaafin AbsentNigeria· 2026-01-15Oba Akeem Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo, has denied ever meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde regarding the rotational chairmanship of the state Council of Obas and Chiefs.
Alaafin refutes meeting Makinde on Oyo monarch councilNigeria· 2026-01-15
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, urged Christians to embody love and sincerity for good governance.
Nigerian Christmas Messages: Tinubu, Govs Preach UnityNigeria· 2025-12-24
Akeem Owoade is the Alaafin of Oyo who was depicted negatively in a viral video despite his respectful interaction with the Ooni.
Ooni Palace Condemns Viral Video Misrepresenting Ooni-AlaafiNigeria· 2025-06-22
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has been involved in a public rift with the Ooni of Ife.
How US Yoruba village sparked row between Alaafin, OoniNigeria· 2025-05-04
Oba Owoade commended the governor for his visionary leadership and described him as 'a man with an objective bent of mind, who is extremely curious and always in search of the truth.'
I didn’t interfere in Alaafin selection – MakindeNigeria· 2025-04-22
Oba Owoade commended the governor for his visionary leadership and described him as 'a man with an objective bent of mind, who is extremely curious and always in search of the truth.'
I didn’t interfere in Alaafin choice – MakindeNigeria· 2025-04-22The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has called on Nigerians to stand together against blood guzzlers and enemies of state.
Military, police promise security at EasterNigeria· 2025-04-18
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has named his chief of staff and a special adviser.
Alaafin appoints chief of staff, special adviserNigeria· 2025-04-16
Akeem Owoade is the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, claiming his selection was divinely ordained.
My selection as Alaafin divine, not political – Oba OwoadeNigeria· 2025-04-08
Olunloyo joined Alaafin Adeyemi the night of the coronation of the new Alaafin, Oba Akeem Owoade.
Intellectual and political icon bows out at 89Nigeria· 2025-04-07
Oba Akeem Owoade has outlined his vision for the ancient Oyo Kingdom, promising to prioritise youth empowerment and infrastructure development.
'Youth employment, top on my priorities,' says AlaafinNigeria· 2025-04-06
Oba Akeem Owoade was crowned as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo.
Oba Owoade crowned 46th Alaafin as Tinubu seeks support for monarchNigeria· 2025-04-06
Akeem Owoade is the new Alaafin of Oyo who urges the people to celebrate with moderation ahead of his coronation.
Alaafin of Oyo urges moderation, unity ahead of coronationNigeria· 2025-04-04
Oba Akeem Owoade ascends the throne as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo after the late Oba Adeyemi passed away.
Oyo tightens security ahead of Alaafin’s Saturday coronationNigeria· 2025-04-04
Akeem Owoade will be officially crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo on Saturday.
Owoade’s tortuous journey to Alaafin throneNigeria· 2025-04-02
Oba Akeem Owoade has urged Nigerians to embrace the virtues of tolerance, understanding, and good neighbourliness as foundational qualities for transforming the nation and fostering unity.
Alaafin calls for tolerance, compassionNigeria· 2025-03-30Oba Akeem Owoade is the 46th Alaafin of Oyo whose coronation is being celebrated.
Ex-Canadian PM Trudeau, four envoys, others to grace Alaafin’s coronationNigeria· 2025-03-20
Akeem Owoade is the Alaafin of Oyo-designate preparing for his coronation rites.
Alaafin adjusts curfew hours to accommodate Ramadan prayersNigeria· 2025-03-07
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, commenced a 21-day traditional rites.
Alaafin begins 21-day traditional ritesNigeria· 2025-03-07
Akeem Owoade is the Alaafin-designate of Oyo, set to be crowned on April 5.
Litigation won’t stop Alaafin’s coronation – MakindeNigeria· 2025-03-07
Akeem Owoade is the Alaafin of Oyo-designate who recently returned from Canada ahead of his coronation.
Alaafin-designate returns from Canada, arrives Oyo todayNigeria· 2025-03-06
The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has landed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State from Canada.
New Alaafin of Oyo returns home for traditional ritesNigeria· 2025-03-05
Prince Akeem Owoade is the new Alaafin whose appointment is being challenged by Prince Lukman Gbadegesin.
Oyo prince asks court to sack OwoadeNigeria· 2025-02-17