Archbishop Emeritus Ayo Ladigbolu, Chairman of the Oyo Metropolitan Development Association, has stated that the majority of Oyo town residents are pleased with the emergence of Akeem Owoade as the next Alaafin of Oyo. He expressed confidence that time will heal the grievances of those opposed to Owoade’s selection.
Speaking on Thursday, Ladigbolu emphasized that Oyo town is in need of leadership, peace, progress, and prosperity, and the people have embraced Owoade as the right candidate to fulfill these needs.
“The majority of our people are pleased to have a king. Oyo needs leadership, peace, progress, and prosperity. All hands are on deck in support of a very successful coronation ceremony,” he said.
Ladigbolu, who was also an aspirant for the position of the 45th Alaafin, acknowledged the presence of dissenting voices but remained optimistic. “Time will heal the pains of dissenting voices,” he noted.
Owoade, the Alaafin-designate, returned to Nigeria on Wednesday after spending about seven weeks in Canada. His return comes exactly one month before his official coronation as the 45th Alaafin of Oyo, scheduled for April 5.
Ladigbolu described the mood in Oyo town as upbeat, with residents fully supportive of a successful coronation. He reiterated that the town is united in its desire for a peaceful and prosperous reign under Owoade’s leadership.
