By Tobi Gold
The official installation of the paramount ruler of Ibadan land held today Friday 11th February 2022 at the Mapo Hall in the Oyo State capital.
The new Olubadan, adorned with a white crown and wine traditional attire popularly known as ‘Aso Oke’, ascended the throne in grand style to usher in a new dispensation in the town.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, presented the staff of office to Oba Balogun, now Okumade II, in the presence of prominent traditional and religious leaders from various parts of the country, as well as hundreds of residents of the state.
Some of the prominent traditional rulers physically present at the coronation were the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Emir of Kano and other prominent dignitaries
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