The final programme outline for the official coronation ceremony of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, the Soun of Ogbomosoland, has been released.
This was announced on Tuesday (exactly two weeks to the grand finale in which the staff of office will be presented by the Oyo state governor Engr Seyi Makinde), during a World Press Conference at Ogbomoso Recreation Club, addressed by chairman, central coronation planning committee, Prof. Adeshola Adepoju, assisted by co-chairman, Air Vice Marshall Bolaji Adigun (rtd.) and General Secretary, Rear Admiral Jacob Ajani (rtd.).
An highlight of the programmes to be held between December 14 and 19 iis ministration by Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), where Oba Ghandi Olaoye was formerly a pastor in the United States.
Pastor Adeboye is billed to minister on Sunday, December 17, during an interdenominational thanksgiving service at Beulah Baptist Centre.
Other highlights are interdenominational coronation church service with Pastor E.A Adeboye ministering, 11a.m. at Beulah Baptist Centre on day 4, Sunday, 17th December; day five, Monday, December 18 is to feature praise and worship night and concert at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH); and day 6 will witness the high point of the events, which is presentation of staff of office/coronation event and reception, starting 11a.m.at the Soun Stadium.
“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, members of the diplomatic corps, sons and daughters of Ogbomoso home and the diaspora and friends of Ogbomoso are being expected.
“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,” Adepoju stated.
Oba Olaoye was selected by kingmakers led by Areago High Chief Sobalaje Otolorin on March 22, 2022.
After a drawn out battle ignited by some opposing members of his family then Prince Ghandi Olaoye’s selection was approved by Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, on September 2,2023, following the installation on September 8, paving way for the forthcoming coronation.
Source: ogbomosoinsightonline.com