A former minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed and other eminent personalities have arrived in Ogbomoso in Oyo State for the coronation of the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye.
Ogbomoso is the second largest city in the state.
The city is currently witnessing an influx of eminent personalities across the country for the coronation of the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso.
Our correspondent, who is monitoring the proceedings, reports that the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the monarch is currently taking place at the Ogbomoso Township Stadium.
Other dignitaries at the event are a former President of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Adebayo Oyero, traditional rulers, captains of industry and clerics from within and outside the country.
Traditional rulers from the five local government areas comprising the Ogbomoso geo-political zone, sons and daughters of Ogbomoso and other residents of the ancient city are currently at the event.
DAILY POST recalls that Governor Seyi Makinde of the state had approved the selection of Prince Afolabi Olaoye of Olaoye Ruling House on September 2nd this year.
The kingmakers in Ogbomoso, led by the Areago of Ogbomoso, High Chief Sobalaje Otolorin, on 8th September 2023, installed Olaoye as the new Soun of Ogbomoso at Abata.
Lai Mohammed, traditional rulers, others arrive Ogbomoso for Soun’s coronation [PHOTOS]
