The final funeral Rites of Alayede of Ayede Ogbese in Ondo State, Oba Ajibola Oluyede, Ise Oluwa II, has been scheduled to hold starting Friday 9th August to Sunday 18th August, 2024 at different locations within the township and Akure, the State capital.
The monarch who joined his ancestors in January 2024, ascended the throne of his forefathers on December 18, 2021.
A statement by the son of the late monarch, Prince Adetunmbi Ajibola-Oluyede and made available to Newsmen in Akure highlights various activities to celebrate the monarch as follows;
FRIDAY 9TH – SUNDAY, 11TH AUGUST 2024
COMMENCEMENT PRAYERS AT ALL PLACES OF WORSHIP
SATURDAY, 10TH AUGUST 2024
OPENING OF CONDOLENCE REGISTERS AT THE PALACE OF THE ALAYEDE OF AYEDE OGBESE AND THE ROYAL RANCH, AYEDE OGBESE
TUESDAY, 13TH AUGUST 2024
AYEDE OGBESE TOWNSHIP VALEDICTION PROCESSION
WEDNESDAY, 14TH AUGUST 2024
AYEDE OGBESE FAREWELL NOVELTY FOOTBAL MATCH
THURSDAY, 15TH AUGUST 2024, 9:00AM
VALEDICTORY COURT SESSION & BAR RECEPTION
Venue: The High Court of Justice, Akure Judicial Division & The Bar Center, NBA Akure,
-And at 3:00PM
‘OBA AWON OBA’ FAREWELL CONCERT
Venue: Community Celebration Arena, Ayede Ogbese, Ondo State
FRIDAY, 16TH AUGUST 2024, 2:00PM
SERVICE OF SONGS, TESTIMONIALS/TRIBUTES
Venue: The Royal Ranch, Ayede Ogbese, Ondo State.
SATURDAY, 17TH AUGUST 2024, 10:00AM
COMMUNAL/ALL-DENOMINATIONS VALEDICTORY SERVICE
GRAND RECEPTION/GUESTS ENTERTAINMENT.
Venue: The Royal Ranch, Ayede Ogbese, Ondo State.
SUNDAY, 18TH AUGUST 2024, 10:00AM
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Venue: St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Ayede Ogbese, Ondo State
Reception follows at Olufunmi’s Court, The Royal Ranch, Ayede Ogbese.
The 10-Day valediction events are expected to attract dignitaries from all walks of life in a magnificent, befitting farewell celebration of the life and legacy of this exceptional, widely-acclaimed monarch.
