Gov Adeleke, Prof Olayinka, Oba Olayinka, others storm Ilesa for Odole Owa’s ‘iwuye’ ceremony
Eminent Nigerians from far and wide, on Saturday, trooped out in thousands for the ‘iwuye’ ceremony of the Odole Iwa of Ijeshaland, RHC Adebola Orolugbagbe Oyegbulu 1.
The programme commenced with a church service at the Cathedral Church of Holy Trinity, Omofe, Ilesa.
Aa reception followed thereafter.
The reception, which took place at Zenababs Half Moon Resort, Ilesa, Osun State, was graced by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, a former Vice Chancellor of University of Ibadan, Prof. Idowu Olayinka; his younger brother and Olu-Odo of Odo-Ijesa, Oba Olufemi Olayinka; an illustrious ijesha son, Oluomo Seun Oni; Elder Dosu Akinbolagbe and others.
Traditional leaders and kingmakers in Ijeshaland, including the Lejoka, the Lejofi, Obaala of Ilesa, the Ogboni of Ipole, the Ogboni of Ereja and a host of others also shared in the joy.
On arrival at the event, an elated Governor Adeleke moved round to greet who-is-who at the ceremony.
The governor was seen enthusiastically exchanging pleasantries with Oba Olayinka.
Gov Adeleke, Prof Olayinka, Oba Olayinka, others storm Ilesa for Odole Owa’s ‘iwuye’ ceremony