In an announcement of the appointment of the new king, Oyo Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said Abimbola Abimbola Owoade was appointed as the Alaafin following the recommendation of the kingmakers of the kingdom, popularly known as Oyomesi. He further added that Owoade was chosen after extensive consultations and traditional divinations. “Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by Governor Seyi Makinde as the new Alaafin of Oyo,” the statement read.