Abimbola Akeem Owoade (born 17 July 1975) is the 46th Alaafin, or traditional ruler, of the Yoruba town of Oyo and rightful heir to the throne of its historic empire.
Before being selected as Alaafin, he most recently worked as a project coordinator at Manitoba Hydro in Winnipeg, Canada.
[4] Since the demise of Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III on 22 April 2022,[7][8] the selection process for a replacement has been contentious.
[9] In January 2025, another faction warned the Oyo State Government against interfering in the selection process due to a pending court case.
[10] However, on 10 January 2025, the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, approved the selection of Abimbola Owoade as the successor to the late Oba Lamidi III.