Oyo was awash with glamour, culture, and prestige on Sunday, 21st December 2025, as history was made with the installation of eminent personalities by His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade I, the Alaafin of Yorubaland.
At the historic ceremony, His Excellency, Senator Abdul’Azeez Yari was installed as the Obaloyin of Yorubaland, while Barrister Oluwaseyi Tinubu was conferred with the revered title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland.
The epoch-making event attracted an extraordinary gathering of dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond.
Legislative Representation
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, led a formidable delegation from the National Assembly. He was joined by the Senate Leader, Distinguished Senator Dr. Opeyemi Bamidele, alongside over forty serving Senators including:
Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi)
Senator Yunus Akintunde
Senator Aminu Tambuwal
Senator Adamu Aliero
Senator Sarafa Alli
Senator Adams Oshiomhole
Senator Gbenga Daniel
Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin
And several other distinguished Senators
From the House of Representatives, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, led over one hundred and thirty (130) Honourable Members, with Rt. Hon. Ado Doguwa, Leader of the Northern Caucus, prominently in attendance.
Federal Executive Council & Top Government Officials
The event was also graced by members of the Federal Executive Council, including:
Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Honourable Minister of Power
Chief Wale Edun, Honourable Minister of Finance
Hon. Ayodele Olawande, Honourable Minister of Youth Development
Other attendees included Heads of Federal Agencies, Parastatals, and Departments.
The President’s Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants were led by Chief Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communications and Orientation.
Also present were:
Alhaji Samsudeen B. Ogunjimi, Accountant-General of the Federation
Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, Statistician-General of the Federation
Royal Fathers and International Guests
Traditional rulers from across Yorubaland and beyond lent royal splendour to the occasion, including:
Kabiyesi, Olofa of Ofa
Kabiyesi, Timi of Ede
Kabiyesi, Oluwo of Iwoland
Kabiyesi, Okere of Saki
Kabiyesi, Orile Igbon of Igbon
Kabiyesi, Eleruwa of Eruwa
Kabiyesi, Oloro of Oro
Kabiyesi, Olu of Fiditi
Kabiyesi, Olu of Igbo-Ora
Several other revered monarchs
Emirs from Northern Nigeria
The ceremony further welcomed a Former President of the Republic of Ghana, captains of industry, and other eminent personalities.
Indeed, the occasion was a remarkable convergence of royalty, governance, culture, and leadership — a historic moment that will remain indelible in the an
nals of Yorubaland.
To God be all the glory.
Signed:
Omo Oba Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi
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