Oyo state Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has stated that his administration did not have any anointed candidate for the Alafin Oyo stool.
Gov. Makinde stated this at the presentation of the Staff of Office to the Newly Elevated Part 3 (Minor) Chieftaincy to Part 2 Recognized Chieftaincies in 3 local governments of Oyo town.
Presenting the instrument and staff of office to the newly elevated Chiefs on behalf of Governor Seyi Makinde,the commissioner for local government and no anointed candidate for the position of Alaafin but committed to install a befitting monarch for the town.
Former Speaker of Oyo state House of Assembly Senator Monsurat Sunmonu and other stakeholders in Oyo town appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde for the elevation of Chiefs to Baale of their respective communities.
Responding on behalf of other 11 Baales, Elepe of Sheke thanked the government for the honoured bestowed on them and pledged to work harmoniously with their Local Government to foster unity and peace in their respective communities.
Recall, few years ago, throne of Alaafin of Oyo became vacant following the passing of late monarch, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, and since the demise of the king, many princes from the royal houses in Oyo town have begun to make move so that they could be selected by the king’s makers, and as well solicit the support of the Oyo State Government.
Now, from all indications, it is an obvious that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Makinde has no anointed candidate among those contesting for the stool of Alaafin of Oyo.
The screening and selection of candidates for the royal stool are majorly the responsibilities of the Oyo town’s kingmakers, and the major duty of the state government is to present the staff of office to the lucky prince who is able to sailed through the traditional selection.
