All roads led to Egbeda
Comprehensive High School, Ibogun on Sunday 10TH OF December, 2017, as
prominent Ogun Ifa Priest, Ifakayode Faluade,
was crowned Oba of Ibogunland. The son of the late Anikinnikun and
Ilufemiloye 1st was more than happy to see a large turnout of guests, who came
to share in his joy. City People’s Assistant Society Editor, ABIOLA ORISILE,
was at Ibogun to serve you hot gists.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IBOGUN IN IFO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Ibogunland is few
minutes’ drive from Iyana-Coker in Ifo,
it is an Owu settlement founded by a group of Owu hunters from Abeokuta
towards the end of the Nineteenth Century. However, Ibogun has developed to accommodate other
groups of people such as Egbas, Aworis, Eguns among others. And over they years the town has experienced
some level of development as it now boasts of electricity, motorable roads,
portable water supply etc. It has also become more popular in political
landscape of Nigeria and some prominent people who hail from the town has made
it popular.
They include former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, His
Majesty, Oba Adesanya Dosunmu, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Chief Ogooluwa
Bankole, CEO of Premier Lotto boss, the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, also hailed
from there and Chief Ayoka Adebayo, a former INEC Commissioner Ekiti State, to
mention few.
OGUN COMMISSIONER REPRESENTS AMOSUN
Ogun State Commissioner
for Chieftaincy Affairs and Local government, Hon Jide Ojuko came in a few
minutes past 2 pm not only to perform his obligation, but also to also bring
the good will message of the Governor,
Senator Ibikunle Amosun. Hon Ojuko, who
came into the venue few minutes past 2pm, spoke well of the new Kabiyesi,
saying he could also refer to him as an Awori boy, as he grew up in Ota. He
later presented the staff of office to him a few minutes past 3pm.
OVER 250 AWAITING KINGS
IN OGUN STATE
During the presentation
of Staff of Office to Oba Kayode Faluade, Hon Jide Ojuko, revealed to that
Kabiyesi’s joy should know no bounds as he was crowned. He explained that there
allegation that Senator Ibikunle Amosun was only crowning Owu kings. He denied the allegation. He said that as he
was speaking to the guests, there were over 250 letters of Obas requesting
confirmation from the Governor they will do everything to make sure that they
do the needful.
OBA OWU KINGDOM AND
IFAYEMI ELEBUIBON MADE IT
A few minutes past 4pm, a black SUV drove into
the premises and it was Oba Olusanya Adegboyega Dosumu, the Olowu of Owu
Kingdom. Although he didn’t witness the presentation of staff of
office but he spent many hours with Oba Ifakayode before he left. So also was
prominent Ifa Priest, Ifayemi Elebuibon, who was is very close to Oba Ifakayode
even before he became King. He was the one who did the ‘Iwure‘ and declared the
event open.
HIS FATHER, ANIKINIKUN
WAS PROMINENT OTA HERBALIST
Ask at Ota about Oba
Ifakayode‘s Father, Anikinnikun, and you would be told he was one of the most
trustworthy Ifa Priest in Ota. He was said to be very popular because of his
uprightness and which made people come
from far and wide to seek divination
from Ifa through him. It was revealed that he didn’t use cowries, He would only
look at your palm and speak. It was also revealed that Anikinnikun was able to
warm himself into the hearts of many because of his goodwill Oba Ifakayode
learnt the rudiments of Ifa and his children are also learning the art Ifa
divination from him.
WHY OLU-ITORI AND K1
WERE THE HAPPIEST @ THE EVENT
If there is anybody who
was happy at Oba Ifakayode’s coronation, it was Oba Abdul Fati Akamo and Fuji
King, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal. This was revealed in a short interview at the
coronation. According to Olu Itori, he revealed that he was adopted by the new
Kabiyesi’s father, Anikinikun, many years ago when he was running his traveling
agency, he explained that Kayode’s
father was a very powerful herbalist and he was very popular in Ogun. He
added that before Ifakayode‘s father‘s death, Kabiyesi gave Ifakayode to him
and said, he is your brother, nurture him and he has known the new Kabiyesi for
over 20years. Another person who couldn’t contain his joy was Fuji Czar, King Wasiu Ayinde
Marshal, who explained that Oba Ifakayode was the best choice for the stool. He
said that he has known Kabiyesi for close to 20years and he could say he is fit
and worthy to be crowned.
THE OBASANJO AND DEPUTY
GOVERNOR,YETUNDE ONANUGA‘S
CONNECTION
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
and Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Mrs Yetunde Onanuga, were not at the event,
but their contribution was felt. Don’t
forget that OBJ, the Balogun of Owu Kingdom, also has his roots in Ibogun. Oba
Ifakayode explained that he played a major role in ensuring his installation as
Oba. So, also was the Depurty Governor of Ogun State, Mrs. Yetunde Onanuga. Her
contribution to the approval of Kabiyesi choice was also appreciated.
HERE COMES IFA KAYODE
AND HIS ONLY WIFE, AMOKE
Oba Ifakayode and his
ebony pretty wife, Oloori Amoke, were among early callers at the coronation.
They came in as early as 11am and waited for the arrival of the Governor.
Those, who know Kabiyesi well said he is a punctual person. He spotted a white
flowing aso-oke matched with coral beads with pure 18 carat gold stopper. His
wife of over 25years, Oloori Amope, also spotted a special white aso-oke,
frilled with quality gold jewellery. Her
second appearance was in Orange skirt and blouses, which sat well on her curvy
body. Her husband also complemented her by adoring a white special lace.
ALAAFIN OF OYO AND OONI
OF IFE REPRESENTED
Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the
Alaafin of Oyo couldn’t make the event but he was repesented by his first
daughter, Arewa Omoba Folasade Adeyemi. She was one of the early callers at the
event. So, also was Ooni of Ife, His imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan. He
sent His High Chief, Sarun Oriowo Oyeyemi. Sarun is the closest Chief to Ooni
of Ife. He was at the event with Prince Adebayo Ogunwusi.
PRINCESS TOYIN KOLADE
PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE
Maritime top shot,
Princess Toyin Kolade, was all out to support Oba Ifakayode Faluade. She came
in a few minutes past 5pm, looking royal in a white buba and iro. As expected,
she matched it with a 18carat gold. Her
open toes silver Italian shoe and bag dazzled as she walked in. She was one of the celebrities who had no
hidden place at the event. She came with exotic expensive wine, which was
freely shared guests.
ASHABI SARANDA, OLOORI
AKAMO, ERELU FOLASADE FRIENDS
FOR LIFE
Ashabi Saranda, the
pretty wife of Ogun businessman and one of the major players in Quarry
business, Otunba Wale Saranda and her
friend, Oloori Barakat Akamo and Erelu Folasade Animashaun were among celebrity
friends, who made fashion statement at
the event. Though, they sew the orange lace into simple iro and buba, but their
choice of jewellery made many tongues wag. They adorned their attires with the
best of gold and diamond. Their Italian shoes and purse was also orange as they
enjoyed the event. Don’t forget that they became close through their husbands
and they have been friends for over 15years. They all came with their darling
husband.
DENDE LEADS THE
INUMIDUN CAUCUS
Popular Ogun Big Boy,
Dende, was the one who led his clique of friends, Inumidun Caucus . They spotted
white flowing agbada. They were among those who made naira rain at the
event.
AN ARRAY OF CELEBRITIES
There was an array of
prominent Nigerians at the event. Among many sighted were: Oloori Oluwo, Alhaji Lamex, Chief Francis
Meshioye and Wife, Ganiyat Oloro(Yeye Biye of Meranland, Dr Muyiwa Olaleye, Hon
Olarenwaju Bello, Hon Olujuwon Gbadebo, Mr Simeon, Oba Theophilus Koleosun, Oba
Rafiu Ajayi, Oba T.O Afolabi, Oba Tajudeen Osungboye, Oba Elejio, Alhaji Sikiru Atobatele, Hon Sola Onifade,
Olufemi Sodeinde, Mrs Oreleyin, Tokaz Hotel boss, Dr Ogundimu Abiodun,
Baskelly, Prince Adebayo, Chief Oriowo Oyeyemi, Oba Eselu Kingdom, Oba Kolawole and Olori Toyin Sowemimo, Remilekun Akamo, Sunday
Ibadan, Kamoru Yusuf, Engineer Lukman, Dudu Taofeek, Alhja Ejide Socopao,
Alhaja Yetunde Abass, Alhaja Silifat Werewere, Erelu Akeronke Ijale, Yeye Oba
Alake Oshin, Yeye Bbaab Oba, Kudirat Awopeju and a host of others.
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