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FORMER National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr Kunle Ogunmola has been appointed as the head of a 97-member Local Organising Coronation Committee (LOC) to oversee the successful coordination of activities marking the ascension of His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Aláàfin Abimbola Akeem Owoade, to the throne.
Announcing the appointment, Rotimi Osuntola, MBA, Chief of Staff to the new traditional ruler, said comprises distinguished individuals committed to ensuring a seamless and befitting coronation ceremony.
He said as part of its mandate, the LOC will closely collaborate with the committee set up by the Oyo State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, the Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE, to facilitate the effective planning and execution of this historic event.
Rotimi Osuntola’s statement is hereunder reproduced.
His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Aláàfin Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has approved the establishment of the Local Organising Coronation Committee (LOC) to oversee the successful coordination of activities marking his ascension to the throne.
The 97-member committee, chaired by Oyo-born seasoned technocrat and former INEC Commissioner, Dr. Kunle Ogunmola, comprises distinguished individuals committed to ensuring a seamless and befitting coronation ceremony.
As part of its mandate, the LOC will closely collaborate with the committee set up by the Oyo State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, the Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, FNSE, to facilitate the effective planning and execution of this historic event.
The inaugural meeting of all committee members is scheduled to take place on February 12, 2025, at the Alaafin’s Palace, Oyo.
This momentous occasion aims to unite Yorubaland, encouraging the active participation of stakeholders from within and beyond the region. The ultimate goal is to deliver an all-inclusive, epoch-making, grand, and hitch-free coronation that proudly showcases the rich Yoruba cultural heritage to the world.
This release has been approved by His Imperial Majesty, Iku Baba Yeye, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Engr. Akeem Abimbola Owoade, signed by the Chief of Staff, Rotimi Osuntola, MBA, and made available to the press.
List of the local organizing committee members for the coronation of: –
HIS IMPERIAL MAJESTY, IKU BABA YEYE, THE ALAAFIN OF OYO
OBA (ENGR.) ABIMBOLA AKEEM OWOADE I
- 1. Dr. Kunle Ogunmola – Chairman.
- 2. Prince Owoade Adediwura – Vice Chairman.
- 3. Prince Owoade Olayide.
- 4. Prince Owoade Kazeem Ayoade.
- 5. Prince Owoade W Tolani.
- 6. Prince Owoade Taiwo.
- 7. Princess Azees Fatimo (nee Owoade).
- 8. Rotimi Osuntola.
- 9. Arch-bishop Prince Ayo Ladigbolu.
- 10. Distinguished Senator Monsurat Sunmonu
- 11. Amb. Victor Adekunle Adeleke, State House chief of protocol, Aso Rock, Abuja.
- 12. High Chief Asimiyu Atanda (Agbaakin)
- 13. High Chief Lamidi Oye Wale (Basaamu)
- 14. High Chief Samuel Olu Odurinde (Alajagba)
- 15. High Chief Mukaila Afonja (Baba Iyaji)
- 16. High Chief Isiaka Tella (Ona ‘Sokun)
- 17. High Chief Ganiyu Ajiboye (Oloja of Ago oja)
- 18. High Chief Ademola Oyediran (Alaguo)
- 19. High Chief Taiwo Olabanji – Baale Onigbanla of Gbanla
- 20. Barejiroro Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland 2 (rep of Aare Gani Adams).
- 21. Alagba Gbenga Eko (rep of Aare Gani Adams).
- 22. Distinguished Senator Yunus Akintunde
- 23. Honourable Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi (Skimeh), Member of House of Rep, OFC.
- 24. Honourable Gbenga Oyekola, member of OYSHA rep Atiba LG.
- 25. Honourable Olorunpoto Cephas Rahaman, member of OYSHA rep Oyo East/West LG.
- 26. Honourable Prince Oladeji Oparinde, member of OYSHA rep Atiba LG
- 27. Honourable Segun Taiwo, former Federal rep member, OFC.
- 28. Prince Akeem Owoade Ayelabola.
- 29. Mr. Oke Adejare Adisa.
- 30. Mr.Oyedemi Olutunde Ojolowo (Mogba Koso).
- 31. Oloye Alaafin Yakubu Mustafa – Otun Efa.
- 32. Rev. Oladele Kolade.
- 33. Rev. Akintayo Suulola (Akure).
- 34. Alhaji Olaleye Ismail (Imam Agure).
- 35. Alhaji Lati Eleyele (acting Imam of Oyo land.
- 36. Honourable Emmanuel Aikomo- Afijio Local Govt Chairman.
- 37. Honourable Waliu Adekunle – Afijio Local Govt Chairman.
- 38. Honourable Oluokun Olusola Peter – Oyo East Local Govt Chairman.
- 39. Prince Olukitibi Oyo West Local Govt Chairman.
- 40. Sóró LCDA Chairman.
- 41. Oyo South-east LCDA Chairman.
- 42. Oyo South-west LCDA Chairman.
- 43. Afijio-west LCDA Chairman.
- 44. Prince Wale Gbadegesin.
- 45. Engr. Idris Adeoye.
- 46. Engr. Kazeem Kolawole Raji
- 47. Arch. Ajisafe Abayomi
- 48. Prof Kola Owolabi.
- 49. Chief Fola Okediran.
- 50. Alhaja Adijat Bakare, Iya Loja Oyo
- 51. Representatives of doctors.
- 52. Representatives of nurses.
- 53. Zonal Commandant Adebowale Fakayode rep of Amotekun.
- 54. Representatives of FRSC.
- 55. Representatives of the Fire Service.
- 56. Representatives of Civil Defence.
- 57. DPOs of Atiba, Oyo-west, Oyo-east and Afijio LGA.
- 58. DSS Atiba.
- 59. Park Manager/Management representative.
- 60. Chief Logun.
- 61. Alhaji Rasaki Salawu.
- 62. Alhaja Latifat Adekunle (Omo Osu).
- 63. Prince Moshood Owoade (Omo Ile).
- 64. Mr. Afolabi Saidi Sogo.
- 65. Alhaji Amusa Ramoni.
- 66. Malam Danlamin rep Seriki Hausa Community, Oyo.
- 67. Alhaji Lawan Seriki Fulani Community, Oyo town.
- 68. Alhaji Sule Harsul Seriki Fulani Oyo State.
- 69. Musa lbraheem Togo Community, rep.
- 70. Arogun Sulaiman, Olori Sabe, (Head, Sabe Community).
- 71. Nze Felis Ononuju, Olori Igbo, (Head, Igbo Community).
- 72. Mr. Adebayo Quadri – Representative for Onisona.
- 73. Mr. Lukmon Azeez Fagoke – Representative of artworks (drum/sekere, etc)
- 74. Representatives for Aso-oke weavers’ group.
- 75. Representatives for Adire (tie and dye).
- 76. Mr Musibau Taiwo.
- 77. Yeye Simisade Kuku (Iyalode Obinrin Agbaye).
- 78. Mr Ademola Adeniyi.
- 79. Deaconess Funmilayo Ojoawo, Former ANCOPSS Chairman, Oyo State.
- 80. Mrs Elegbede Bunmi.
- 81. Olubunmi Olabiyi.
- 82. Honourable Segun Taiwo.
- 83. Alhaja Bimbo Akinola.
- 84. Prince Afolabi Aderemi.
- 85. Mr Bayo Ajibade.
- 86. Dr Ademola A Adeleke – Europe professionals coordinator.
- 87. Dr Seun Kolade – North America professionals coordinator.
- 88. Prince Siyanbola Afeez Oladigbolu.
- 89. Barrister Tunji Oludele.
- 90. Princess Kafayat Owoade (Owoade family’s treasurer).
- 91. Prince Layi Owoade.
- 92. Alhaji Tajudeen Adeyemi.
- 93. Honourable Adeola Oladejo (Secretary Oyo West).
- 94. Chief Ona Okola.
- 95. Alhaji Kagbafolorun.
- 96. Mrs Kudirat Afolabi (nee Bello).
- 97. Prince Remi Ajibade.
Signed,
Rotimi Osuntola, MBA
Chief of Staff
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