Come 26th September, 2023 the Mayegun of Yorùbá Land and Fuji music legend, Alhaji Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Marshall shall be installed as OLORI OMO OBA AKILE IJEBU by HRM Ọba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona (Ogbagba II), the Awujale of Ijebu Land.
According to a statement by the Chairman, media committee of planning committee, Otunba Sesan Rufai, the event will run from Monday, 18th September, 2023 till Tuesday, 26th September, 2023.
The statement notes that the 18th September to 25th September shall be for the traditional rites and installation processes associated with the coveted title. The grand finale shall then be on Tuesday, September 26 at Oba Awujale’s Palace in Ijebu-Ode which shall witness the presence of the presidency, governors, top dignitaries, royal fathers, captains of industry and many other important guests.
“To ensure orderliness and forestall stampede of any sort during the ceremony on September 26, the Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu has also made provisions at different venues for various guests and the public where top artistes shall be performing, and foods and drinks would be served.
“The public are hereby advised to take to travel advisory at the areas where the ceremony shall take place. Further directives on traffic and vehicular movement in and around the event venues shall be communicated in due course”, the statement adds.
The statement further revealed that maximum enjoyment and security are assured as preparations are in top gear to ensure that the installation ceremony becomes a success.