Adeleke, Obasanjo, Atiku, Tinubu’s Top Minister, Others Storm Ilesa for Owa-Obokun Coronation

• The coronation of the 41st Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, is happening live in Ilesa, Osun state, on Friday, May 23
• Dignitaries from across Nigeria including former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar have arrived at the venue of the ceremony
• Governor Ademola Adeleke, ex-governor and now minister Adegboyega Oyetola, former governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and business mogul, Dr. Deji Adeleke, graced the event

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Osun state - Dignitaries from across Nigeria arrived at the venue of the coronation of the 41st Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III.

Adeleke, Obasanjo grace Owa-Obokun coronation

The coronation ceremony, taking place in Ilesa, Osun state, has drawn large crowds as residents trooped out in celebration, while many business owners shut their shops to honour the historic event.

Among the high-profile guests already in attendance are Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, who is representing President Bola Tinubu; former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; and Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East.

As reported by The Nation, royal fathers also graced the occasion, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Laoye Ghandi; Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi; Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa, Oba Akeem Ogungbangbe; and the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams.

Atiku, Namadi Sambo, others storm Ondo state

Also present are the Executive Director of Marine and Operations, Engr. Olalekan Badmus; a former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly; and several cabinet members of the Osun state government.

Legit.ng reported earlier that Atiku received a warm welcome from political and traditional leaders upon arrival at Akure Airport, Ondo state.

Atiku’s visit coincided with the coronation of the 49th HRH Owa Obokun Adimula, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, a significant cultural event for the Ijesa people.

The former Vice President expressed gratitude for the reception and highlighted the importance of traditional institutions in preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage.

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Shettima, Atiku, others grace TARAVEST 2025

In another development, Legit.ng reported that Taraba’s first investment summit, TARAVEST 2025, brought together Vice President Shettima and Atiku Abubakar.

Legit.ng reported that Governor Agbu Kefas unveiled a new logo for the Taravest investment summit and expressed the state’s readiness to welcome investors to the state to boost development through strategic partnerships.

At TARAVEST 2025, global and local business leaders including Dangote, Elumelu, captains of industries, members of the diplomatic corps, pledged to invest in agriculture, infrastructure, and economic stability in Taraba state.

Source: Legit.ng