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Legal Practitioner Adeoye to Be Installed as 18th Oluoke of Okeigbo

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  • Oba Akintoye Felix Adeoye, a legal practitioner, is set to be installed as the 18th Oluoke of Okeigbo.
  • The week-long coronation ceremony is scheduled to take place from April 20 to 26, 2026, featuring various events including a football competition and a grand finale.
  • The celebration is expected to draw dignitaries, including the Governor of Ondo State, and aims to honor tradition while ushering in an era of unity and progress for the Okeigbo Kingdom.

The ancient kingdom of Okeigbo is poised to witness a historic moment as Oba Akintoye Felix Adeoye, a distinguished legal practitioner, prepares for his installation as the 18th Oluoke. This significant event, marking the ascension of a new paramount ruler, will be celebrated through a week-long series of ceremonies spanning from April 20 to April 26, 2026.

The coronation festivities, meticulously planned by the Coronation Committee Central Working Group under the chairmanship of High Chief Moshood Funmi Ogunlowo, promise a blend of cultural engagement and community spirit. The celebrations will commence on April 20 with a spirited football competition held at the Okeigbo Grammar School playing field, setting an energetic tone for the week. The schedule includes a variety of engaging events designed to involve the community and honor tradition, culminating in a grand finale on April 25.

The event is expected to attract the Special Guest of Honour, the Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa, alongside other dignitaries from across the country, including traditional rulers, government officials, and members of the public.

— High Chief Moshood Funmi OgunlowoDescribing the expected attendance and significance of the coronation ceremony.

The week will conclude with a solemn thanksgiving service on Sunday, April 26, at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Okeigbo. The event is anticipated to attract a distinguished gathering, including the Special Guest of Honour, the Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa, alongside numerous other dignitaries from across the nation. This occasion represents more than just a change in leadership; it is a moment to deeply honor tradition, uphold the rich cultural heritage of Okeigbo, and collectively usher in a new era of unity, progress, and development under the reign of His Royal Majesty, Oba Akintoye Felix Adeoye. From the perspective of ThisDay, this installation signifies a vital continuation of cultural legacy and a hopeful step towards enhanced prosperity and cohesion within the Okeigbo Kingdom.

It promises to be a moment to honour tradition, uphold cultural heritage, and usher in a new era of unity, progress, and development under the reign of His Royal Majesty.

— High Chief Moshood Funmi OgunlowoHighlighting the symbolic importance of the coronation for the Okeigbo Kingdom.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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