The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, was in attendance as the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, held his thanksgiving service on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Recall that upon vying for the traditional stool, the Oba was a pastor in RCCG. He was selected by the kingmakers in the town as the 21st Soun of Ogbomosoland and was approved by the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde.
The traditional seat was vacant after the death of Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III. Olaoye was installed as the new king on September 8, 2023, after he relieved himself of his pastoral duties.
The interdenominational thanksgiving service was held at Beulah Baptist Conference, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. While speaking during the programme, Adeboye said he knew Olaoye was born to be a king. He also advised him to promote peace and unity among his people.
He added, “When he (Olaoye) came to me to inform me about the development, I told him to go and pray. He came back and said he had not heard anything. I told him to go back and pray again, and after a while, he came back and told me God had spoken. I have heard him loud and clear that I should go ahead. It was then that I told him to go because it had been destined. I knew that long ago, but I want God to speak to him directly.
“To my critics, if I said no and God said yes, whose word is the final? God of course. So, I cannot stop him because Pastor Olaoye was destined to be a king even before he was born and thank God it is coming to fruition.”
After his statement, he prayed for the king to have a prosperous and peaceful reign, and he anointed him.
On his part, Oba Olaoye spoke on his relationship with Adeboye saying, “I give the Lord all the glory for the day I met Pastor Adeboye. He has been a father to me. He is a spiritual father to me. I have traveled with him to every part of the world. I watched him closely, and I saw a genuine man of God.
“So, he has been a role model to me. You can imagine how excited I am today (Sunday) that the person who anointed and laid hands on me to become a pastor is the same person who lays hands on me as a king today.
“This is a new season, and I believe it’s a new dawn for Ogbomoso, where there will be an opportunity. This land shall be a land where God Almighty will reign. I want everybody in this land to continue to pray for me that the lord should lead me aright.”
Speaking on how his reign will look like, the king continued, “I will rule with equity, justice and fairness. I will not be the king to Christians alone, I will be a king to the Muslims, to the traditionalists, and all over every indigene of this land and make Ogbomosoland a place where sons and daughters can be proud of.
“I pray for the grace and mercy to rule in the right way and to do justice to everyone. I believe God will make this city a great city, the envy of many towns not only in this state, not even in Nigeria (alone), but in the world at large.
“To the people of Ogbomosoland, I want to thank you all for the love you have been showing to me since I became the Soun of Ogbomosoland. Our love has been humbling to me and all I will do is that, I will use all God has given me with network, network to help this city grow better.”
Other clerics were also present including the President of Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev. Israel Akanji, among others, who prayed for the traditional ruler.
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