The new Soun of Ogbomoso receives the Instrument of Office and Staff of Office from Governor Seyi Makinde at the Ogbomoso Township Stadium in Ogbomoso.
Makinde approved the selection of Oba Ghandi Olaoye from Olaoye Ruling House on September 2, and the kingmakers installed him as the new Soun of Ogbomosoland on September 8.
During the presentation, Makinde handed over the Instrument of Office and Staff of Office to Oba Ghandi Olaoye, Orumogege III.
In his acceptance speech, Oba Olaoye emphasized his vision for a prosperous and peaceful Ogbomosholand, highlighting a detailed 25-year plan that he plans to unveil in the coming months. He assured to utilize his relationships, business experience, and leadership skills acquired from pastoring churches for over 30 years in serving this vision.
The monarch called for unity among other contestants to work together for the progress of the town.
Dignitaries present at the presentation included the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja III, Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, immediate past Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, former Minister of Information, Lai Muhammed, and other prominent Nigerians.
