We’ll follow due process in appointment of new Alaafin – Oyo Govt

Oyo State Government has asked the people of Oyo town to be patient as a new Alaafin will emerge soon.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde gave the assurance at the eighth day fidau/interdenominational prayer held in honour of the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi at the palace arcade in Oyo.

The late Oba Adeyemi died on April 22 at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti.

Makinde, represented by Chief Bayo Lawal, the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, said he was aware that people were anxious to have a new king.

“People are eager to see the next king, but we have to follow due process. We promise not to compromise and another Alaafin will come in due time,” the governor said.

Earlier, in their separate sermons, Imam Masud Ajokidero and Rev. Eyitayo Sulola, urged the people to always embrace orderliness as observed by the late Alaafin when he was alive.

They called on the kingmakers “Oyo Mesi” to follow the path of peace and not moneybags in the selection process of the new king.