The Muslim Rights Concern has faulted the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over the naming of a new Alaafin of Oyo on Friday.
Makinde had in a statement by his Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, named a new monarch for Oyo.
The statement by Prince Oyelade announced the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.
But MURIC in a statement by its Oyo State chapter Chairman and Secretary, Abdulwaheed Lawal and Ambassador Ibrahim Agunbiade, described the appointment as illegal, illegitimate, unlawful, unconstitutional and the height of impunity.
The Islamic human rights organisation reacted a few hours after the announcement on Friday via a statement.
The statement by Lawal and Agunbiade said: “The government of Oyo State has announced the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made the announcement today, Friday, 10th January, 2025 (https://oyoinsight.com/despite-litigation-makinde-approves-new-alaafin/).
“This appointment is illegal, illegitimate, unlawful and unconstitutional. It is the height of impunity.
“It is surprising that Governor Seyi Makinde could ignore the recent letter written by the Oyo Kingmakers, expressing their displeasure with the Governor’s attempt to restart the selection process despite a pending court case. The new selection is therefore subjudice.
“Besides, Makinde has made a caricature of the tradition and custom of the ancient town of Oyo Alaafin with this appointment. It is lawlessness without borders.”
