- As Owa Adesuyi Haastrup Takes Crown
The 41st Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup Ajimọkọ III was officially inaugurated on Friday, after five months in seclusion.
Haastrup, who succeeds the late Owa Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran III, who joined his ancestors in September 2024, was crowned at the Owa’s palace, amidst pomp and pageantry.
Some of the dignitaries at the event include former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice Presidents, Atiku Abubakar and Namadi Sambo, Governors Ademola Adeleke, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Seyi Makinde represented by his deputy, Barr. Adebayo Lawal, former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and his wife, Sherifat, among others.
The event also attracted the presence of notable traditional rulers in Yorubaland including Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji and others.
In his remarks after his coronation, Owa Haastrup Ajimọkọ III thanked the people of Ijesaland for their support.
He promised to seek the growth and development of Ijesaland, urging all stakeholders to join hands with him to move his domain forward.
Dignitaries who spoke at the event prayed for Owa Haastrup’s peaceful reign.
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