Ooni, Adeleke, Aregbesola, Fadahunsi, Kolade, Oke, and Others to Attend the Installation of the Alua of Erin Oke
The Erin Oke Kingdom in Ijesaland will be agog as the Community prepares for a momentous occasion. His Royal Majesty, Oba Akintola Imran Ayodeji, Akintululese Ilufemiloye I, is set to be installed and will be receiving the Staff of Office on February 11, 2025.
Prominent figures expected to attend this glorious event include the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and former Governor Rauf Aregbesola.
According to a statement released to Peaknews by the traditional ruler, the event will take place at the playing ground of Irepodun High School, starting at 10:00 AM.
The Executive Governor of Osun State, his Excellency, Asiwaju Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, will be in attendance to officially present the Staff of Office to the new ruler, HRM Oba Akintola Imran Ayodeji.
Among the distinguished guests anticipated at this grand event are His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, who will serve as the Royal Father of the Day. Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industry, will act as the Chairman of the Day, and MP Oluwole Busayo Oke, Hon. Member, representing Obokun/Oriade, Federal Constituency, the Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The Special Guest of Honour will be Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, former Governor of Osun State and ex-Minister of Interior. Other notable guests include Barrister Sam Ode, Deputy Governor of Benue State, and B.A. Adeniyi, Comptroller-General of Customs.Hon. Dr. (Mrs.) Funmilayo Akande Mohammed, Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, will serve as the Chairperson for the day.
Additional dignitaries expected to grace the occasion include Dr. Christopher Kolade, a distinguished diplomat and indigene of Erin Oke; Alhaji Galadima Saidu, retired Deputy Comptroller General of Customs; Maj. Gen. Niyi Dare, Dean of the Faculty of Operational Logistics Research at the Nigerian Army; and Dr. Godwin Ehigiamuose, Founder and CEO of LAPO Group.
The event promises to be a splendid celebration featuring a live performance by the renowned King Sunny Ade.