The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade has urged his subjects in the ancient city to celebrate his coronation with moderation.

This was as he warned against beating the drums of vendetta, persecution, and acrimony, saying such are ill winds that benefit no one.

This was contained in a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Durojaiye said, “Oba Owoade urges the people to celebrate with moderation. Beating the drums of vendetta, persecution and acrimony are ill wind that will not blow any good.

“Promoting peace and communal unity is a collective responsibility of every indigene of the ancient town.

”Peace and unity are important tools for community development, as peace is a fundamental asset to building personal growth, community development and robust institutions.

“Peace creates an enabling environment for human capital formation, and infrastructural development. The time to build a robust, sustainable and formidable communal unity is now.

“As individuals, let us promote peace within our town and environs by encouraging good relationships."

Oba Owoade was presented with the staff of office and instrument of office on Monday, January 13, 2025, by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State.

He ascends the throne after the late Oba Adeyemi passed away.

The new monarch completed the compulsory 21-day traditional rites known as Oro Ipebi last Saturday, March 29, while the coronation ceremony holds tomorrow, Saturday April 5, 2025, at Oliveth Baptist High School, Oyo.

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