The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye will be ministering at the coronation thanksgiving of Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, the Soun Of Ogbomoso.
The Coronation Committee revealed this on Tuesday while releasing actives slated For the event which will commenced on Thursday, December,14th.
The chairman, central coronation planning committee, Prof Adeshola Adepoju, said the interdenominational thanksgiving service will be held at the Beulah Baptist Centre on Sunday, December 17th.
Recall that Oba Ghandi Olaoye was formerly a pastor with the RCCG in the United States of America.
According to the Committee, an empowerment programme worth 150million naira for indigenes of Ogbomoso zone, will be held at the place on Thursday, December 14th.
Other activities lined up for the ceremony include Jumat Service at the palace in the morning of Friday, December 15 while in the evening a welcome reception for the Golfers of Oba Ghandi Golf Tournament will be held at the Ogbomoso Recreation Club.
Saturday, December 16, will feature Oba Ghandi Golf Tournament proper at the Recreation Club while traditional celebrations and entertainment will be held in the palace later in the evening.
Other highlights are interdenominational coronation church service with Pastor E.A Adeboye ministering, 11am at Beulah Baptist Centre on day 4, Sunday, 17th December; (day five,) Monday, December 18 is to feature praise and worship night and concert at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH); and day 6 will witness the high point of the events, which is presentation of staff of office/coronation event and reception, starting 11am at the Soun Stadium.
According to Prof Adepoju;
“The selection and subsequent approval of Oba Ghandi Olaoye was celebrated by indigenes of Ogbomoso both at home and in the diaspora with over 4 million congratulatory messages on electronic, print and social media because of the personality involves and his passion for the advancement and development of Ogbomoso.
“Thus, our people are enthusiastic to be part of the historic occasion which was last witnessed about 50 years ago when the late Soun of Ogbomoso was crowned on 14th December 1973.”
“We are expecting dignitaries from all walks of life. Lots of Traditional Kings, representatives from the government at all levels, serving and former governors, captains of industry, members of the diplomatic corps, sons and daughters of Ogbomoso home and the diaspora and friends of Ogbomoso are being expected,” Adepoju stated.
“We are already working with the different arms of security agencies to provide adequate security for lives and properties during the events as well as travel routes which will be issued later.”
Oba Olaoye was selected by kingmakers led by Areago High Chief Sobalaje Otolorin on March 22, 2022.
After a drawn out battle ignited by some opposing members of his family then Prince Ghandi Olaoye’s selection was approved by Oyo state governor Seyi Makinde on September 2 2023, after which he was installed.
