- Kingmakers in Oyo insisted that they had selected Prince Lukman Gbadegesin for appointment as the next Alaafin of Oyo
- In a fresh message by a quintet of Oyo kingmakers, the elders maintained that Prince Gbadegesin’s selection followed due process
- Legit.ng reports that Gbadegesin, a former personal assistant (PA) to Aruna Elewi, minister during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, was reportedly picked from among dozens of princes interested in the stool
Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering chieftaincy matters in Nigeria.
Oyo, Oyo state – Five kingmakers (Oyomesi) in Oyo on Thursday, January 9, 2025, rejected an alleged move by Seyi Makinde, governor of the Oyo state, to kickstart a new process for the selection of the vacant stool of the Alaafin.
