Oba Owoade, who was presented with the staff of office and instrument of office earlier in the week, ascended the throne after the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi passed away.

The coronation event which took place today at Oliveth Baptist High School in Oyo, had in attendance the Governor of the State, Seyi Makinde, and a host of other dignitaries.

Also present at the coronation included the Olubadan of Ibadan,  Oba Owolabi Olakulehin; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye; Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi; and Aare Oona Kankanfo of Yoruba, Iba Gani Adams, among others.

It was earlier reported that the Oyo State Government had put in place heightened security measures, including the deployment of security operatives at strategic locations within the ancient city and surrounding communities.

The new monarch completed the compulsory 21-day traditional rites known as Oro Ipebi last Saturday, March 29.

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