Pastor Afolabi Olaoye from RCCG Officially Installed as Soun of Ogbomoso

Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, a pastor affiliated with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has been formally enthroned as the new Soun of Ogbomoso in a ceremony led by Sobalaje Otolorin and other kingmakers at the palace. 

Traditional rites associated with the throne are currently underway. The newly appointed Soun arrived in Ogbomoso on a private jet from the United States.

What you need to know

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had approved Olaoye’s appointment as the new Soun, succeeding Jimoh Oyewunmi Ajagungbade III, who passed away in December 2021 after a 48-year reign. A descendant of the 9th Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Laoye Orumogege, Afolabi Olaoye is the pastor of RCCG, Jesus House, Washington DC, USA.

However, it’s worth noting that a high court in Ogbomoso had recently issued an order restraining the governor and other officials from formally presenting Olaoye with instruments of office or a certificate of installation pending the final determination of a lawsuit filed by one of the contenders for the Soun of Ogbomoso stool, Muhammed Kabir Olaoye.

FAQs:

Who is Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, and why was he installed as the new Soun of Ogbomoso?

Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye is a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and was installed as the new Soun of Ogbomoso following the approval of his appointment by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. He succeeded the late Jimoh Oyewunmi Ajagungbade III, who had a 48-year reign as Soun.

What are the traditional rites associated with the Soun of Ogbomoso’s throne?

Traditional rites linked to the Soun of Ogbomoso’s throne include various cultural and customary practices that symbolize the transfer of leadership and spiritual significance within the community.

What is the significance of the court order mentioned in the news story?

The court order restrained Governor Makinde and other officials from formally presenting Afolabi Olaoye with instruments of office or a certificate of installation pending the final resolution of a lawsuit filed by another contender for the Soun of Ogbomoso position, Muhammed Kabir