Excitement has enveloped Oyo town as residents welcomed the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, who moved into the ancient Alaafin’s Palace at Oke Afin, Oyo Town.
The historic relocation marked a major cultural milestone for the ancient Oyo Kingdom and a symbolic return of the revered monarch to the citadel of Yoruba civilisation, regarded as one of the most significant traditional institutions in West Africa.
Before the emergence of Oba Owoade, the ancient palace complex had fallen into ruin, with most of its facilities vandalised and its structures in urgent need of rehabilitation.
However, shortly after ascending the throne of his forefathers, the Alaafin initiated an extensive restoration project to preserve the palace and safeguard the tangible heritage of the Yoruba people.
The rehabilitation, supervised by the Personal Assistant to the Alaafin, Reverend Dr. Kolade Oladele, has transformed the once dilapidated edifice into a resplendent cultural monument, reflecting the grandeur and sophistication of the old Oyo Empire.
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