The new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade has returned to Nigeria for commencement of traditional rites.
He landed at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State from Canada, Wednesday evening.
Owoade arrived with his wife and was welcomed by the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Idris Aregbe, amidst a funfair from traditional dancers and drummers.
The new Alaafin’s arrival is in preparation for his traditional rites.
He recently received the certificate of appointment and staff of office as the 46th monarch of the ancient town from Governor Seyi Makinde.
Owoade’s media aide, Bode Durojaiye, said on Monday that all was set for the mandatory rites.
Durojaiye said: ‘As part of the processes, Alaafin Owoade would visit a number of houses to offer sacrifices, make appeasements, and even sleep over at some of the houses to carry out some night rites.
‘After performing the traditional rites at some traditional homes in Oyo town, the new Alaafin will then enter Ipebi (seclusion) for the conclusion of the traditional rites within a secluded part of the Alaafin palace.’
