•Now Otunba FOLAGBOYE & Yeye Otunba FOLAGBOYE Of Keegbo Of Atikori
On December 3, 2022, Otunba Edward Olakunle and his wife Tolulope became the Otunba Folagboye and Yeye Otunba Folagboye of Atikori in Ijebu-Igbo. They were honoured and installed by HRH, Oba Ibitoye Solaja at Keegbo palace in Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State.
The event started with their installation at the Oba’s palace. Many chiefs were present to witness the installation. They were all happy and full of joy because Otunba has been a good son of the soil. According to one of the chiefs, Otunba has been doing great things for the Keegbo community “He deserves many accolades like many other sons of the soil because, without people like Otunba, the world won’t be complete,” he said.
After the installation, the reception immediately followed at the Ule Gboteso compound in Ijebu Igbo. It had unique events as the decorator gave the event a professional touch as B&B Catering Services was tasked with the provision of food for guests.
MC Otunba Felix Babatunde Asegbe regaled guests with his jokes, while the Messiah Band was on the bandstand.
It started with the Mc calling the Folagboyes’ to give a welcome speech, which they did. They said: “We are grateful to our family, friends, and the entire community of Atikori, for coming to celebrate with us on our installation. We are happy to see you all here to merry with us, we thank you,” they said.
After that, they were asked to dance as friends, family member, and well wisher came to the floor to celebrate with them. The photo session followed immediately.
Otunba Edward Olakunle said that his family and his community had done something he never imagined would come this soon. “People of my community have decided to honour me with a title of Otunba Folagboye and my wife with Yeye Folagboye of Atikori, Ijebu-Igbo. I really thank them because it’s a great honour for me and my family, I’m happy.
“I’m really excited, I never knew that all members of my family would decide to put me forward for a title. My old classmates, whom I’ve not seen in 35 years are here, so what else can I ask for? So, I appreciate all my family for giving me this support,” he said.
Yeye Folagboye said that she is very happy and excited to be honoured and that everything went well. “I thank my husband and the community to have given us this title, I will not forget today in a hurry,” she said.
It was a memorable day for the Otunba and Yeye and their family and friends because it will go down as one of the best-celebrated installations in Atikori, Ijebu-Igbo community of Ogun State.
Roll call of Obas and Chiefs who were present at the coronation: HRH Alayeluwa, Oba Adewale Aderemiogunye (Abijaarako of Japara), HRH Alayeluwa, Oba Alh. Dr. Mufutau Adesesan Yusuf, HRH Alayeluwa, Oba Abayomi Olusesan Banjo and many others. Also in attendance were, Baales, Olori Ituns, Chiefs, Otunbas and othe special guests.
Jide Seun Fowode, Special Adviser, Media, Publicity & Strategy to the Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo and his wife, Mrs Moronke Fowode, were also at the ceremony.
– Benprince Ezeh
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