The palace of Ooni Adeyeye Ogunwusi in Ile-Ife was filled with who is who in the country, heavy and mighty in culture fold, political circle, top government officials both federal and states, celebrities and host of others gathers to felicitates with the business guru, Chief Muraina Olashile Alexandra on his installation as Agbakin Bashorun of Yoruba land and.his wife, Esther Taiwo Murina as Yeye Agbakin Bashorun.
The new titled chief while addressing the press on Thursday at Oranmiyan temple said he was highly delighted about the honor, even though it did not came to him as a surprise since it has been foretold even some of his friends claimed the historic title is long overdue.
”I am so happy with the warm reception i witness in Ile Ife and am honoured with the title ‘Agbakin Bashorun of Yoruba land’ bestowed on me by his Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi. It shows that Yoruba people place high value on their customs and traditions.
”I want to assure his Imperial Majesty that he will never regret giving me this historic title and i also promise to use everything within my power like Bashorun Ogunmola to defend yoruba land. I appreciate everyone who out of their busy schedule still troupe in numbers time to attend my installation ceremony.
The one week event which started with traditional libation to seclution at Oranmiyan groove in Mopa area where the new titled chief was told the rules that binds his new office.
The head of yoruba kings, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja ll hand over the defense sword to the new Agbaakin Bashorun on Saturday the 31st day in August and the fuji meastro, king Saheed Osupa entertained the guest with his popular lyrics during the grand reception at Ojaja Resort in Ile-Ife.