OBA SAMUEL SHOLA ADEBOLA CORONATION CEREMONY ENDS WITH GRANDEUR
By Comrade Sikiru Olusegun_
In a grand display of traditional pomp and splendor, the coronation ceremony of HRH Oba Samuel Shola Adebola as the 6th Olugbagun of Igbagun Kingdom has been successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone in the annals of the kingdom’s history.
The ceremony was graced by an impressive array of prominent royal figures, dignitaries, and esteemed guests, who converged to witness the enthronement of the new monarch.
Among the notable royal figures in attendance were HRM Oba Samuel Ibilaye, the revered Adetula of Ilai Kingdom; HRH Oba Segun Aliu, the esteemed Ohnorare of Oranre Kingdom; Otunba Abidemi Agengbe, the illustrious Otunba of Ijowa; and a representative of the Yagba East Traditional Council. Other dignitaries who lent their presence to this momentous occasion included Barrister Bola Fabola, leader of lekelised political family; respected religious leaders from various faith traditions; and a host of other esteemed guests.
As part of the coronation rites, the new monarch paid homage to his predecessors, starting from Oba Daudu Fadile, who served as the first Bale of Igbagun Kingdom from 1920 to 1925, although he wasn’t coronated as Oba.
The lineage of the coronated Olugbagun of Igbagun Kingdom is as follows:
– *1. HRH Oba Eseyin Jeminiwa Fadumila*
– *2. Oba Aliu M. Enikanolaye*
– *3. Oba Babatunde Musa Olukotun*
– *4. Oba Joshua A. Adeyemi*
– *5. Now, HRH Oba Samuel Shola Adebola*
As the 5th Olugbagun of Igbagun Kingdom, HRH Oba Samuel Shola Adebola is tasked with the weighty responsibility of providing visionary leadership, driving progress, development, and unity in the kingdom while promoting its rich cultural heritage.
With his coronation now complete, he is poised to lead Igbagun Kingdom into a new era of growth and prosperity.
We pray for the monarch’s long life and sound health, abundance blessings and protection, mercy and success, wisdom and strength, and victory against all evils. May the kingdom prosper under his leadership. Ameen.
