Ooni crowns Afolabi as Alapomu of Apomu

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi, on February 7, crowned Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi as the new king of Apomu.
Oba Ogunwusi described Apomu as a very important part of Yorubaland with Ile-Ife as its source.
He said: “This town remains a very important part of  the Oduduwa territory, not only because  it is a direct creation of Ife-Ife but also for the strategic roles Apomu  played in the past”.

As Special Guests of Honour were Alaafin of Oyo, Olofa of  Offa, Oluwo of Iwo, Alakire of Ikire and over 20 other monarchs.
Also present were Osun State First Lady, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola, deputy governor of Osun State, Benedict Gboyega Alabi and his wife.
Many commissioners were also there to witness the presentation of the staff of office, among them were Commissioners for Finance, Information and Youth and Sports.

The Majority Leader of the Osun State House of Assembly, Jibola Olanrewaju “Larry J” who led other members of the House, expressed joy on the occasion.
While speaking, Oba Afolabi said: “I am a direct descendant of the Giesi Ruling House of Ile-Ife. Some people might wonder about my style of dressing here today, it is deliberate to show my roots as my father came from Ile-Ife to settle down in Apomu many centuries ago.”
The event ended with a live performance by Wasiu Ayinde “K1 the ultimate”, who thrilled guests with his performance.