Written by: ‘Bola Adeyileka
The Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom has installed High Chief Ambrose Boluwaji Akinsade as the new Jomu of Ondo Kingdom.
The final installation, which started this evening around 4:00 pm Nigerian time was witnessed by a large turn out of Indigenes and residents of Ondo Kingdom as well as other well wishers from within and outside Nigeria.
All the High Chiefs and other regular Chiefs were also in attendance at the Oba’s Palace, traditionally known as “Ugha” in Ondo Kingdom. Traditional Chiefs and Olojas too were not left out as they told PLATFORM REPORTERS that they were all delighted to be part of the installation ceremony.
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| High Chief Akinsade discussing with one of the dignatries at Osemawe's Palace |
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| Family members and the people of Ondo Kingdom at the event |
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| High Chief Ambrose Akinsade smiling after his pronouncement as the new Jomu of Ondo Kingdom |
It will be recalled that High Chief Akinsade started the process of the installation on Saturday 28 May, 2011 at Igbindo Town, while the Pre Installation Service was held at St. Mathew’s Catholic Church, Ondo this morning around 11:00 am.
After the Installation Ceremony, performed by His Royal Majesty, Oba Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, Jilo 111, the Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, at the Oba’s Palace (Ugha) today, reception and dance will follow, at High Chief Jomu’s Quarters (The Historic Odojomu Street, Ondo) beginning from 9:00pm.
From Tuesday 14 June to Monday 20th 2011, the Traditional Procession (Uperuku) to Osemawe’s Palace will hold every morning and evening (Twice daily) from 8:00pm.
The installation ceremonies will continue on Tuesday 21, June 2011 with the Traditional (Isan Oye) Thanksgiving Dance Round Ondo Town, and it would be rounded up with a Thanksgiving Service at St. Mathew’s Catholic Church, Ondo on Sunday 26, June 2011 by10:00am.
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