A former Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor and international businessman, Prince Afolabi Ghandi Laoye has been installed as Soun of Ogbomosoland by the kingmakers in the ancient town.
Ghandi arrived in Ogbomoso early morning of September 8, 2023, in a private jet which landed at Ogbomoso Grammar School from where he moved to the palace. The installation event was led by Areago High Chief Sobalaje Otolorin, one of the community’s revered kingmakers.
The kingmakers when asked about the Injunction restraining them from installing Ghandi said they are yet to receive any court Injunction restraining them from installing Ghandi as Soun of Ogbomoso.
The new king is billed to commence the traditional rites soon.
The new Oba is proclaimed His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III.
The position of Soun of Ogbomoso became vacant as a result of the demise of Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Soun Ajagungbe.
Oyo State High Court in Ogbomoso on Thursday restrained the governor, the Attorney General of the State and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters either by themselves, agents or officials from presenting any instrument of office in any form of ceremony or issuance of certificate of installation to Olaoye until the final determination of the mandatory injunction already filed before the court.
Some members of the family are opposing the approval, they argue that he was not part of the process right from the beginning and he shouldn’t be crowned against their wish but the Mogaji of Laoye family Prince Olaoye Amos Olawole (JP) said Ghandi is a recognized son of the family and is entitled to the throne.
