Soun Of Ogbomoso Pays First Visit To Olubadan
...Hails Ibadan's Strategic Position In Yorubaland
The new Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye on Friday described Ibadan as very strategic in the affairs of Yorubaland in particular and Nigeria in general and cannot be ignored for whatever reason or purpose.
Oba Ghandi, who was on Tuesday installed as the 21st Soun made the remark during his visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen. Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II at his Alarere residence.
Accompanied by some of the principal Chieftaincy title holders of the ancient town, namely the Aare Ago, Iyalode and Abese, the new Soun, who described Ibadan as a home to him disclosed that he was born in Catholic Hospital, Oluyoro, Oke-Ofa in the ancient metropolis and lived in Ibadan for 27 years.
In a press statement made available to journalists in Ibadan by the Personal Assistant (Media) to the Olubadan, Oladele Ogunsola, the monarch was quoted as saying that the important and strategic position Ibadan occupies in the affairs of Yorubaland made it compelling for him to visit his brother Oba, the Olubadan of Ibadanland.
Soun commended Oba Balogun for the peace being enjoyed in Ibadan under his reign, promising to collaborate with him and other brother Obas in the state, especially the three Imperial Majesties, Olubadan, himself and the Alaafin of Oyo to advance the cause of the state in all ramifications.
Oba Balogun, who expressed delight at his visit told him that Ibadan belongs to all as recalled by Oba Ghandi and assured him of his readiness to work together with him and their colleagues in the state, stressing that the relationship between Ogbomoso and Ibadan has been an age-long relationship and can only continue to wax stronger.
