Reverred preacher Pastor Enoch Adeboye has been scheduled to attend the coronation of Oba Ghandi Olaoye as 21st Soun of Ogbomoso.
Chairman of the central planning committee Prof Adesola Adepoju announced this at a press conference held at Ogbomoso Recreation Club on Tuesday.
A weeklong event that will feature the presentation of the staff of office by Governor Seyi Makinde will kick off with an empowerment programme on Thursday, December 14, at the Palace of Soun of Ogbomoso.
Makinde will present the staff of office to Oba Olaoye on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Ogbomoso Township Stadium.
Adepoju said, “We are expecting dignitaries from all walks of life. There are lots of traditional kings, representatives from the government at all levels, serving and former governors, captains of industry, and members of the diplomatic corps.
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“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 that will be issued later.”
Adepoju added that Adeboye would lead other clerics at the interdenominational coronation church service at Beulah Centre on Sunday, while a praise concert would be held on Monday at LAUTECH.
He stated that the Jum’at service and reception for the golfers of Oba Olaoye would be held on Friday at the palace and recreation club, respectively.
The Oba Ghandi Golf Tournament and traditional celebration and entertainment will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Oba Olaoye is a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God headed by Adeboye.
