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  Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has threatened to prosecute and punish all Chiefs or Kingmakers within the Oyomesi or others, who might have collected bribe or gratification in the selection process that culminated into the emergence Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the 46th Alaafin of Oyo. This followed reports that cash was allegedly offered to some chiefs by a contender for the Alaafin stool. Makinde issued the warning on Monday during the official presentation of the Staff of Office and Certificate of Appointment to Oba Owoade.  Owoade succeeded late Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, whose reign lasted for five decades. At the brief ceremony, Governor Makinde emphasised transparency and accountability in the selection process of the new monarch The governor described the Alaafin-elect as a leader poised to upholding the cultural and historical heritage of the Oyo Kingdom, noting that the Alaafin of Oyo is not just a traditional ruler but a custodian of rich history and...
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Newly installed Soun of Ogbomosoland ends seven days traditional rites

 


The newly installed Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Laoye, ends seven days of traditional rites and makes a public appearance on Thursday at 8 am

The newly installed Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Laoye, will make his first public appearance after the conclusion of a seven-day traditional rite on Thursday at 8 a.m.

Oba Laoye went into seclusion shortly after his installation on Friday by the Kingmakers in Ogbomosoland.

Thursday’s event, known as Ikije, will be held at the palace of Soun.

Traditional drummers, sons, and daughters of land will receive the new monarch at the gateway to the town, possibly at Baptist Seminary, where he is expected to be led into the palace.

Oba Laoye will make his maiden address at the palace shortly after, after which the Christan Interdenominational Service will take place. usher in the new monarch into the palace, where he is expected to make his maiden address.

On Friday, a Special Jumat service will be held at Ogbomoso Central Mosque, while traditional worshippers will take their turn at a designated place.

Meanwhile, the Soun of Ogbomosoland Palace is wearing a new look in readiness for tomorrow’s event.

Also, commercial and other activities might be put on hold in honour of the new monarch in Ognomoso town

The coronation ceremony will be held on a yet-to-be-announced date

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