Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has officially presented staff of Office to the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III.
The official coronation and presentation of Staff of Office held at the Soun of Ogbomoso Township Stadium, Ogbomoso today, December 19. Newsbreaknaija reports.
Oba Ghandi, in his brief some titled “My dream and my Reality”, after receiving the instrument and staff of Office from Governor Makinde, expressed gratitude to God and all who have made the day a reality.
He said he accepted the new throne as a call from God to serve the people of Ogbomosoland and appealed to all sons and daughters of Ogbomoso to work with him in order to harness the potentials of the land.
He added that the strength of Ogbomoso does not lie in the crown he wears alone but in the bond that binds every sons and daughters of Ogbomoso together regardless of religion or gender.
He assured that his commitment to the development of Ogbomoso remains unwavering and would continue to engage and consult with all critical stakeholders of Ogbomosoland towards the actualisation of his dream for his people.
Governor Makinde congratulated the king expressed optimism that the reign of the new Soun would usher in more development and prosperity to Ogbomosoland.
Makinde also expressed optimism that the vast network of friends and associates of the new Soun would be tapped into towards the development of Ogbomoso land.
