FasasiILE IFE SHAKES AS BUSINESS COLOSSUS SIR KESINGTON ADEBUKUNOLA ADEBUTU BECOMES ODOLE ODUA
In years to come, those who were there will recount the magnificence of the occasion to their children and children’s children. It was sheer colour, glamour and an exhibition of the rich Yoruba culture as Billionaire Business guru and Philanthropist, Sir Kesington Adebutu was installed as Odole Odua.
The whole town shock to its very foundation as celebrated Nigerians including Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Governors of Lagos, Ogun and Osun as well as Deputy Governor of Edo all came to honour this great son of the soil.
From his base at the Ife Grand Resort now run by Chief Wanle Akinboboye’s La Campagne Ltd, Sir Kesington was chauffeured in a gleaming new maroon Rolls Royce Phantom( that was specially bought for the occasion) to the palace, he was trailed by a long convoy of exotic cars.
Midway, he stepped down from the wonder on wheels to mount a horse drawn carriage which began a steady but triumphant journey to the Oonirisa Palace. The whole town stand stood still as residents lined both sides of the street cheering the man of means.
He first went to the Oranmiyan Temple for some rites and then to the Laadin Temple within the Palace before for prayers before he was officially installed. He was presented two gold swords, and other paraphernalia of office amidst cheers by the Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
Thereafter there was a 5-star reception at a special marquee mounted within the Palace that was efficiently organised by the Planning Committee chaired by Aare Kola Oyefeso.
Ksquare Security was in charge of security and the experienced outfit was stretched to its limit by the deluge of guests.
While Astoria took care of food, Ice Box and Bonix were in charge of drinks. Ace broadcaster, Prince Bisi Olatilo and Gbenga Adeyinka Ist served as Comperes. King Sunny Ade was the only artiste on stage and he rocked in his usual jolly style till late into the night. It was a fitting finale to a very grand occasion…
Koya Adegbite, Ken Ehimen and Segun Lawal
Fasasi
