Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented staff of office to Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye as 21st Soun of Ogbomoso.

Speaking at the official presentation of the staff office to Oba Ghandi, Governor Makinde described the new Soun as a visional leader, an entrepreneur and a motivational speaker.

He said that Ogbomoso residents were fortunate to have such a monarch as king, noting that Oba Olaoye is an experienced man who has come to bring development to Ogbomoso as a whole.

The governor further charged the new Soun to use his health of experience, exposure and ingenuity to enhance the infrastructure development of the town.

In his goodwill message, former vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo described Oba Olaoye as his friend who was always bent on speaking the truth even when it was not convenient for people around him.

Professor Osinbajo further congratulated the people of Ogbomoso for having someone like Ghandi as the king

In his speech titled “My Dreams and Reality for Ogbomoso Land”, Oba Olaoye promised to dwell on notable developmental projects that would make life meaningful to all.

He said he had come to serve the people irrespective of religion and tribal difference and called on all and sundry to support his vision of taking Ogbomoso to the promised land.