MAKINDE APPROVES SELECTION OF PRINCE LAOYE AS SOUN OF OGBOMOSO
Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has approved the selection of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomosoland.
It was reported that the stool became vacant after the demise of Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, in December 2021, at the age of 95 years after he reigned for 48 years.
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in the state, Mr. Olusegun Olayiwola made this known in a statement on Saturday that the announcement followed the long-drawn processes specified under the law.
“His Excellency congratulates the new Soun-elect on his ascension to the throne of his forebears,” the statement added.
The commissioner said the exalted position has placed the monarch-elect in the position to facilitate harmony, understanding and tolerance amongst his people.
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