Oyo state Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the new Soun of Ogbomosho. This was announced in a statement on Saturday by the commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy matters, Olusegun Olayiwola. He said ‘’ his Excellency congratulates the new Soun –elect on his ascension to the throne of his forebears’’

The commissioner said that the exalted position has placed the monarch-elect in the position to facilitate harmony, understanding and tolerance amongst his people.

The former Soun of Ogbomosho His Imperial majesty, Oba Jimoh Oladunni Oyewunmi , Ajagungbade iii was crowned on October 24, 1973 and ruled for 48 years. He joined his ancestors on 12 December 2021 at the age of 111 years.

SOURCE: THE NATION