The people of Owo Kingdom in Ondo state, invited guests and dignitaries, members of the state and federal government came together on Friday August 23rd, for the traditional and official installation of their Olowo.
The new Olowo of Owo, formely Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye was chosen as the 33rd paramount traditional ruler of the town.
He is amongst one of the direct sons of the old Olowo, Oba Adekola Ogunoye II, who reigned between 1968 and 1993 and Yeyesa Adenike Ogunoye.
He was chosen following a process according to Owo tradition which started when 3 months after the late Oba Olagbade Olateru Olagbegi III joined his ancestors. The tradition stipulates that a new prince has to emerge as Olowo of Owo- elect. He was amongst 15 who vied for the throne from the Elewokun Ruling House, the only one ruling house in Owo Kingdom.
The house is made up of two subsets families which are the Atanneyes and the Ogunoyes. The Atanneyes comprise the Olagbegis and Ajikes.
Installation rites began very early at the Olugbule Palace(official residence of the Olowo) where the king was given two traditional titles of Alamuren and Anaun which was a prerequisite titles before he could be formally crowned an Olowo.
Firstly they were prayers that were also offered for the new king in a small house known as the Arigidi, after which rites were performed at the crossroad near the Olugbule palace as well as behind the town hall.
Then he had to picking his sword while being blindfolded. This will be added to that of past Olowos and is an integral part of the installation rites of a new Olowo to predict what becomes of his reign.
He picked the sword which signifies peace. According to reports, he chose the same sword which was picked by his father more than 30 years ago.
These are procedures that must be followed before a new king is installed after which he will enter the palace.
The rites would continue for the next 17 days until the coronation day.
He will take the title and name of His Royal Majesty Oba Ajibade Ogunoye III, Olowo of Owo
Prior to his installation, he was a senior state and federal civil servant, having joined the public servant since 2001. He officially retired to be servant and ruler of the Owo people.
The new Olowo of Owo, formely Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye was chosen as the 33rd paramount traditional ruler of the town.
He is amongst one of the direct sons of the old Olowo, Oba Adekola Ogunoye II, who reigned between 1968 and 1993 and Yeyesa Adenike Ogunoye.
He was chosen following a process according to Owo tradition which started when 3 months after the late Oba Olagbade Olateru Olagbegi III joined his ancestors. The tradition stipulates that a new prince has to emerge as Olowo of Owo- elect. He was amongst 15 who vied for the throne from the Elewokun Ruling House, the only one ruling house in Owo Kingdom.
The house is made up of two subsets families which are the Atanneyes and the Ogunoyes. The Atanneyes comprise the Olagbegis and Ajikes.
Installation rites began very early at the Olugbule Palace(official residence of the Olowo) where the king was given two traditional titles of Alamuren and Anaun which was a prerequisite titles before he could be formally crowned an Olowo.
Firstly they were prayers that were also offered for the new king in a small house known as the Arigidi, after which rites were performed at the crossroad near the Olugbule palace as well as behind the town hall.
Then he had to picking his sword while being blindfolded. This will be added to that of past Olowos and is an integral part of the installation rites of a new Olowo to predict what becomes of his reign.
He picked the sword which signifies peace. According to reports, he chose the same sword which was picked by his father more than 30 years ago.
These are procedures that must be followed before a new king is installed after which he will enter the palace.
The rites would continue for the next 17 days until the coronation day.
He will take the title and name of His Royal Majesty Oba Ajibade Ogunoye III, Olowo of Owo
Prior to his installation, he was a senior state and federal civil servant, having joined the public servant since 2001. He officially retired to be servant and ruler of the Owo people.
August 27, 2019
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A Happy birthday to His Royal Majesty Dr. Oba Francis Adefarakanmi Ilufemiloye Ogidi III of Olowa of Igbara Kingdom, Ondo State Nigeria.
His Royal Majesty was born in 1959 in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State to Chief Ezekiel Abiodun Agbede of the royal dynasty of Ogidi, and his mother, Mrs. Florence.
Prior to taking over the stool of Olowa, The Ondo state monarch is a trained security and intelligence consultant, business owner and was conferred various chieftancy titles from various Yoruba Obas.
Following the death of his predecessor HRM Oba John Adepoju JP in December 2016, His Royal Majesty was enthrone on on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017, after he scored eight out of the nine votes cast by the kingmakers in a contest that involved four princes from the Ogidi ruling house.
The king is celebrated in his kingdom for enriching it, listening to his people, and many others
His Royal Majesty was born in 1959 in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State to Chief Ezekiel Abiodun Agbede of the royal dynasty of Ogidi, and his mother, Mrs. Florence.
Prior to taking over the stool of Olowa, The Ondo state monarch is a trained security and intelligence consultant, business owner and was conferred various chieftancy titles from various Yoruba Obas.
Following the death of his predecessor HRM Oba John Adepoju JP in December 2016, His Royal Majesty was enthrone on on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017, after he scored eight out of the nine votes cast by the kingmakers in a contest that involved four princes from the Ogidi ruling house.
The king is celebrated in his kingdom for enriching it, listening to his people, and many others
July 24, 2019
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Citizens of Owo local Government Area of Ondo State are going to enstool a new Olowo in a few weeks.
Prince Gbadegesin Ogunoye has emerged as the Olowo elect. Of 14 votes out of 15 votes cast by the 15 senior Omolowos, (those who have sole responsibility to select king for the ancient town) in an election conducted by officials of the local government.
Ogunoye is from Ogunoye ruling house of the town.
The throne of Olowo became vacant following the demise of Oba Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi III, who passed away on Tuesday, April 16th this year.
He will known as His Royal Majesty Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III
Prince Gbadegesin Ogunoye has emerged as the Olowo elect. Of 14 votes out of 15 votes cast by the 15 senior Omolowos, (those who have sole responsibility to select king for the ancient town) in an election conducted by officials of the local government.
Ogunoye is from Ogunoye ruling house of the town.
The throne of Olowo became vacant following the demise of Oba Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi III, who passed away on Tuesday, April 16th this year.
He will known as His Royal Majesty Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III
July 21, 2019
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On Friday July 19th, the citizens of Igbekebo, Ese Odo local government area of Ondo state came together for the pump and pageantry as a king was coronated. His Royal Highness, Oba Bamidele Simeon Dabo was chosen and coronated as the new Odogun of Igbekebo Kingdom received his instrument of appointment and staff of office.
In 2016, the former traditional leader Oba Emmanuel Omotumilara Eginkunyomi died leaving the stool became vacant who ruled for 23 years.
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, who represented Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, presented the instrument of appointment and staff of office to the new monarch.
The selection process of the new monarch which took place at the Igbekebo Civic Center, earlier in May was keenly contested amongst five other princes from the Maga Okotun ruling house and others in Igbekebo before Prince Dabo of Maga ruling house was selected through voting. After his selection, Dabo was taken to the palace of the Kalasuwe of Apoi land, Oba (Prof) Sunday Amuseghan for traditional rites and blessing. Oba Ademiluga prayed for the new monarch to live long, stressing that his reign will bring rapid development, not only to Igbekebo, but the entire Apoi land.
In 2016, the former traditional leader Oba Emmanuel Omotumilara Eginkunyomi died leaving the stool became vacant who ruled for 23 years.
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Agboola Ajayi, who represented Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, presented the instrument of appointment and staff of office to the new monarch.
The selection process of the new monarch which took place at the Igbekebo Civic Center, earlier in May was keenly contested amongst five other princes from the Maga Okotun ruling house and others in Igbekebo before Prince Dabo of Maga ruling house was selected through voting. After his selection, Dabo was taken to the palace of the Kalasuwe of Apoi land, Oba (Prof) Sunday Amuseghan for traditional rites and blessing. Oba Ademiluga prayed for the new monarch to live long, stressing that his reign will bring rapid development, not only to Igbekebo, but the entire Apoi land.
July 21, 2019
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