Historic Moment: Alaafin Owoade Makes First Public Appearance As Hon Skimeh Unveils Projects in His Imperial Majesty’s Honour
Alaafin Owoade Makes History with First Public Appearance as Hon Skimeh Commissions Projects in His Honour
The pre-coronation programmes for the installation of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade I, reached new heights yesterday, 3rd of April 2025, with the commissioning of three projects by Honourable Akeem Adeyemi, representing Oyo federal constituency, in honour of the monarch. Specifically, the hitherto known Fatuke/Elega road has been named Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade Road. Also, the Alamo/Okediji road in Ilora and the newly installed, energised transformer in the Ladigbolu area were commissioned in recognition of a week-long pre-coronation programme for the foremost Oba.
The commissioned projects, facilitated by Hon. Adeyemi, demonstrate his commitment to the development of Oyo and its people.
In a historic moment, Alaafin Owoade attended his first public event after completing the Oro Ipebi rites, gracing the final match of a football competition sponsored by Hon. Akeem Adeyemi. The event drew massive crowds of ecstatic Oyo people and dignitaries from far and wide, including expatriates.
Hon. Akeem Adeyemi urged all Oyo people to rally around Kabiesi, just as they did for his forebears. He noted that 16 teams competed in the football tournament before the final match. Kabiesi Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade called for support from all Oyo sons and daughters, assuring them that his ascession to the throne is divine.
The monarch commended Hon. Akeem Adeyemi for his thoughtful leadership and prayed for his continued success. The football competition ended with D Way FC taking home N500,000, Spectrum FC receiving N300,000, and Alatede FC winning N200,000.
