PICTORIAL: Ogbomoso Monarch Marks 2nd Anniversary, Installs Saka Balogun, Ex-Naval Officer, Others As High Chiefs

The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, at the weekend, marked his second anniversary on the throne with the installation of prominent sons and daughters of Ogbomoso land as High Chiefs

The event, which coincided with the second day of the ongoing 2nd Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival, attracted Indigenes and guests from within and outside Ogbomoso land, Oyo State, including those from the diaspora.

Taking to his official Facebook page, Oba Ghandi described the occasion as “profoundly symbolic” for him and a sacred convergence of tradition, honour, and destiny, saying his heart overflowed with gratitude.

“With thanksgiving to God and deep reverence for our cherished heritage, I had the privilege of installing distinguished sons and daughters of Ogbomosoland into revered chieftaincy titles — positions that embody responsibility, service, and enduring legacy.

“I installed Prof. Adeshola Olatunde Adepoju and Mrs. Omotayo Adepoju as Asiwaju and Yeye Asiwaju of Ogbomosoland; Sir Olusegun Adeyemi Adekunle and Mrs. Sinmilade Adebanke Adekunle as Asipa and Yeye Asipa of Ogbomosoland; Rear Admiral (Rtd.) Jacob Adekunle Ajani and Mrs. Mary Olufunke Ajani as Aare Mayegun and Yeye Aare Mayegun; Chief Dr. Saka Adegbite Balogun as the Balogun of Ogbomosoland; and Chief Olukayode Aremu as the Oba Isegun of Ogbomosoland.

“These honours are not merely titles; they are solemn call to leadership, unity, and selfless service. Together, we are committed to building an Ogbomoso rooted in pride, progress, and promise — an inheritance worthy of our children and generations yet unborn,” Oba Ghandi stated.