The coronation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, the 49th Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, will be a week-long celebration culminating in the formal ceremony on May 23, 2025, in Ilesa, Osun State
The ancient kingdom of Ijesaland is set to witness a momentous occasion as the coronation ceremony for its 49th Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler, His Royal Majesty Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, will commence on May 16, 2025.
The week-long celebration will culminate in the formal coronation of the esteemed former Deputy Governor of Osun State on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Owa’s Palace in Ilesa.
Chief Shola Oshunkeye, Chairman of the Media and Publicity Sub-Committee of the Coronation Committee, announced the schedule of events in a statement released on Thursday.
He emphasized that all activities will be held in Ilesa, the heartland of Ijesaland, promising an “iconic representation of royal pageantry rarely witnessed in this clime.”
The coronation festivities will begin on Friday, May 16, with a Jumat service at the Ilesa Central Mosque at 1 p.m. This will be followed by a vibrant cultural celebration at the Obokungbusi Hall on Saturday, May 17, and a grand Isese Night at the palace courtyard later that evening.
Strong indications have already emerged that the epoch would be an iconic representation of royal pageantry rarely witnessed in this clime,” stated Chief Shola Oshunkeye, Chairman of the Media and Publicity Sub-Committee of the Coronation Committee.
The week’s program continues on Monday, May 19, with royal visits to various Ijesa zones between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, will feature the grand finale of coronation sporting activities, commencing with the Owa Ajimoko III Ijesa Marathon at 7 a.m., followed by the final of the coronation football competition, medal presentation, and awards ceremony at the Ilesa Grammar School Sports arena from 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 21, will be dedicated to charity, with visits to orphanages in and around Ilesa by eminent personalities starting at 10 a.m. The day will also include a video documentary and workshop organized by the Ijesa Mineral Resources Development Forum (IMRDF) at the University of Ilesa in the afternoon.
Sporting events return on Thursday, May 22, with a golf kitty and a symposium at the Royal Park International Hotel, Iloko-Ijesa, where the Ajimoko III Foundation will unveil its scholarship and empowerment scheme.
The highly anticipated coronation ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 23, followed by a grand reception at the Ilesa Grammar School at 1 p.m. The events are expected to draw a distinguished array of dignitaries from across Nigeria.
The week-long celebrations will conclude on Sunday, May 25, with a thanksgiving service at the Methodist Church, Otapete, Ilesa.
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