The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye will lead other dignitaries at the official coronation of Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye as 21st Soun of Ogbomosoland.
A weeklong event which will feature presentation of Staff of Office by Governor Seyi Makinde will kick off with empowerment programme on Thursday, 14 December at the Palace of Soun of Ogbomosoland.
The empowerment programme is borne out the desire of Oba Olaoye to eradicate poverty. Millions of naira has been set aside for this programme.
Governor Makinde will present staff of office to Oba Olaoye on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 at Ogbomoso Township stadium.
This was disclosed by the Chairman, Central Planning Committee, Professor Adesola Adepoju while rolling out the programme of the event at a press conference held at Ogbomoso Recreation Club on Tuesday.
He disclosed that necessary security arrangement has been put in place at ensuring a hitch free event.
According to him, "We are expecting dignitaries from all walks of life. Lots of traditional Kings, representatives from the government at all levels, serving and former governors, captains of Industry and members of the diplomatic corps.
"We are already working with the different arms of security agencies to provide adequate security for lives and properties during the events as well as travel routes which will be issued later"
Prof. Adepoju added that Pastor Adeboye would lead other anointed men of God at the Interdenominational Coronation Church service at Beulah Centre on on Sunday while Praise and Concert will hold on Monday at LAUTECH.
The Chairman stated that Jumat service and reception for the Golfers of Oba Ghandi would hold on Friday at the Palace and Recreation Club respectively.
Oba Ghandi Golf Tournament and Traditional celebration and entertainment will hold on Saturday 16 December 2023.
Nigerian Tribune recalls that on the 2nd of September, 2023, Governor Makinde approved the selection of Prince Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye of Olaoye Ruling House after duly selected by the kingmakers in Ogbomoso as the successor of late King Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewumi, Soun Ajagumgbade 111.
On September 8, the kingmakers in Ogbomoso led by Areago of Ogbomoso, High Chief Sobalaje Otolorin installed Prince Olaoye as the new Soun of Ogbomoso at Abata.
Also, on Thursday, September 14, the Ikije was held in Ogbomoso palace amidst large turnout of sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland.