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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomoso land.
Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, said 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 said.
Olayiwola said the exalted position has placed the monarch-elect in the position to facilitate harmony, understanding and tolerance amongst his people.
The commissioner also urged all sons and daughters of the ancient town to work with the monarch to consolidate the successes of his forefathers.
Olaoye was The pastor in charge of RCCG Jesus House, Washington DC, USA, before his selection as Soun in March 2022.
He defeated his closest rival, Lt. Col. Sirajdeen Olaoye, and 23 others to become the new Soun of Ogbomoso.
Olaoye will succeed the late Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, who joined his ancestors on December 12, 2021.