The town of Ijebu Ode was agog on September 26, 2015 as
dignitaries from all works of life trooped into the town in their
numbers to celebrate the annual Ojude Oba Festival.
Annually hosted by the paramount ruler of Ijebu land, His Royal
Majesty, the Awujale of the Ijebu Kingdom, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.
The event which took placeat the Dipo Dina International Stadium
opposite the Oba’s palace, as the people before mounting the podium to pay homage to Oba
Adetona.
The event was graced by prominent Nigerians which include the Ogun state
governor, Ibikunle Amosu, Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson,
former Defense minister, Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), Ogun state
deputy governor, Mrs. Yetunde Abosede Onanuga, former Ogun state
governor, Gbenga Daniel, former Bayelsa state governor, Diepreye
Alamieyeseigha, Elder states man, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, former senators,
Gbenga Kaka, Olurunimbe Mamora, Olabyi Durojaiye (Ijebu indigene) and
Daisy Danjuma, Musician, Queen Slawa Abeni, Billionaires Oskar Ibru,
Olorogun Dr. Sunny Kuku, who is an indigene of Ijebu land, Otunba Kola
Olootu a veteran broacaster and Otunba Subomi Balogun.
Source: Emmanuel Osodi
Egbe Bobakeye Obirin (Duble T) group led by Iyalode Toyin Oluwole, during their parade at the festival.
Egbe Bobagunte Okunri (Akile) led by Giwa Yusuf Sakiru in a colorful display at the festival.
Sons of Ijebu paying homage to their king, Oba Sikiru Adetona
Oba Sikiru Adetona prays for the some group leaders
Some of the group leaders display emotions as they pay homage to Oba Adetona
Egbe Tobalase Okunri, Akile bows to the king as a sign of respect.
Egbe Obafuwaji Okunri, led by Giwa Mosuo during their parade at the festival.
Egbe Jagunmolu Obinrin (T Stainless), led by Iyalode Oluruntoyin Amdalat at their stand during the festival
Olorogun Dr. Sunny Kuku
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