President Tinubu Receives Newly Crowned Alaafin of Oyo at Aso Rock

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted the newly crowned 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, at the State House in Abuja for his first official visit since his coronation in April 2025. The meeting, which followed a closed-door security briefing by the president, underscored the importance of traditional institutions in Nigeria's governance and the collaboration between the federal government and traditional rulers. Oba Owoade, who succeeded the late Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, was charged by President Tinubu to foster unity among the Yoruba people and strengthen national cohesion. The audience included discussions on national unity, regional development, and security cooperation, highlighting the role of traditional rulers as key partners in peace and progress. Oba Owoade's ascension involved traditional rites and he hails from a distinguished royal family in Oyo. The visit was marked by royal courtesies and cultural expressions, reflecting efforts to promote national unity and respect for traditional authority.