The he new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has put his month-long coronation on hold and returned to Canada.
Owoade, who received his staff of office and certificate of appointment from Governor Seyi Makinde last week is said to have returned to his base to officially resign from his workplaces and engagements.
According to a report by Punch, a source said, “He has to resign from the places he works in Canada and perfect all those papers before returning to Oyo”.
Also, individuals and groups involved in the enthronement process confirmed that the traditional rites, including the Ipebi (seclusion) ritual, have not commenced.
“He is yet to begin the traditional rites. Once he starts, it will be a non-stop process that involves visiting many places, performing sacrifices, and undergoing rituals. It could take close to a month,” one source explained.
Owoade is also a Project Coordinator at Manitoba Hydro, a leading electric power and natural gas utility in Canada.
