/ May 17, 2026
/ May 17, 2026

Ghandi’s Coronation: Osinbajo, Makinde, Ooni, other dignitaries arrive Ogbomoso 

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Dignitaries from all walks of life are arriving the Soun Township Stadium to witness the official coronation and presentation of staff of office to the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye.

Leading the dignitaries is a former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Olu of Warri, Ogianne Atuwase III, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun.

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Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde arrived the venue alongside the former Vice President.

Other dignitaries at the venue include, Governors Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Mr Kayode Alabi (Kwara deputy governor) who represented the Governor, Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacheus Adedeji, former Ministers, Chief Sunday Dare (Youth and Sports), Lai Mohammed (Information), Senator Fatai Buhari (Oyo North), Senator Monsurat Sunmonu; Chairman, State Elders Council, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde.

The event was also attended by many traditional rulers, dignitaries, friends, and daughters of Ogbomosoland among others.

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