Ugbo Kingdom ,a riverine community in Ondo State came alive with pomp and plush on Saturday, the 28th November as His Imperial Majesty Oba (Dr.) Frederick EnitiOlorunda Obateru Akinruntan, Paramount Ruler and Prescribed Authority, Olugbo of Ugbo Land celebrated his 11th coronation anniversary, an annual high octane event that has turned Ode Ugbo to a yearly “tourist destination.”
Royal fathers across Yoruba land, political gladiators ,captains of industry and well-wishers were all on ground to identify with Olugbo,who is also the chairman Ondo State Council of Obas.
In his speech tagged “Message From The Throne” the celebrant, Oba Akinruntan expressed his gratitude to God who has made his last 11years on the throne peaceful and tranquil in Ugbo Kingdom.
Olugbo said, “as you are all aware today marks the 11th anniversary of my coronation and Ascension to the throne of my forefathers as Paramount Ruler and Prescribed Authority, Oghonne, Olugbo of Ugboland, it is important I make pivotal reference to my ancestors without which I will not sit on this highly revered and exalted stool, which is the oldest and by implication, the most exalted stool in Yorubaland.
“I am the direct descendant of Osangangan Obamakin, the son of Oranfe Onile Ina who is the progenitor of the Yoruba race, the founder and owner of ancient Ife called Ugbomokun. Osangangan Obamakin (Oronmaken) migrated on the directives of Ifa and Osanyin to found a new Confederacy called Ilaje where we are today.
“We, Ilaje-Ugbo, are the Aborigines, original settlers and owners of ancient Ife and according to Academic historians, our civilization predates every other civilization in the entire world,” Olugbo maintained.
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu ,represented by his Deputy Governor-elect, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, he congratulated Oba Akinruntan.
While noting that God has blessed him with good health and robust energy to shoulder the huge responsibility of leading the Ondo State Council of Obas, Aiyedatiwa said that the State government has enjoyed the support of the Council and their royal counsel this far.
The Oluwo of Iwo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi in his Royal remark noted that the place of Ugbo in Yoruba connectivity is already etched in gold and no manner of historical misinformation can change this fact.
While congratulating Oba Akinruntan, Oluwo said he has benefitted from the wise counsel of the celebrant and he is proud to identify with him on this occasion of his coronation anniversary at Ode Ugbo.
