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By Emmanuel Adeleke
Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has congratulated the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Pastor Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye. on his ascension to the throne of his forefathers.
Oba Akanbi, in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, described Olaoye’s enthronement as a blessing to the pure and unadulterated monarchy in Yoruba land.
He urged Olaoye’s contenders to cooperate with the “Godly chosen” to move Ogbomoso forward.
“I felicitate and congratulate the new Soun of Ogbomoso, His Royal Majesty, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Laoye, on his ascension to the throne of his forefathers.
“I have a strong hope that his enthronement will be a blessing to the pure, unadulterated Yoruba monarchy and institution as enshrined by our founding father, Oduduwa.
“I beseech his contenders to resign to the will of Olodumare (God) by cooperating with the newly appointed Soun to move Ogbomoso land forward. Only God enthrones.
“Equally, I commend Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the kingmakers for making the right choice. God will strengthen the new king to pilot the affairs of the ancient city,” the statement read.