‘The cap fits you,’ well wishers congratulate Prince Oyebamiji as he’s set to be installed Mogaji by Soun
Yinka ADETUNJI
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Prince Samuel Oyedeji Oyebamiji has been receiving congratulatory messages as he gets installed today Friday April 18 as the Mogaji of Bolanta Ruling House of the Soun Dynasty of Ogbomoso.
The Soun of Ogbomosoland His Imperial Majesty Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye Orumogege III, is the appointing authority and is supported by the family.
Prince Oyebamiji has served in the capacity for about two years following the death of the last occupier, Prince Samson Oyediji Oyedeji.
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Professor Timothy Olabiyi of the Department of Crop and Environmental Protection, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, noted the appointment exemplifies the saying ‘A round peg in a round hole,” wishing him success in the role.
In a congratulatory message, Professor Olabiyi stated, “Our new Mogaji, Prince Samuel Oyedeji Oyebamiji, congratulations on your installation as the Head of the Bolanta Ruling House of the Soun Royal Dynasty of Ogbomosoland. You have been in the acting capacity before, a position you played so well to facilitate what we are witnessing presently.
“I believe so much that a round peg has been inserted in a round hole, and as you take full charge, it is my prayer that you will excel in all ramifications in this new engagement. God will grant you the much needed wisdom, large heart, and the ability to accommodate as many that will interact and pass through you.
“God will perfect everything for you and it is with long life that God will bless you to be able to enjoy this new challenge in Jesus name. This, of course, is the dawn of a new day, a day full of joy, blessings and happiness. Joy, blessings and happiness for your people, success is certain, you will shine, you will glow, and the sky is the beginning. Congratulations.”
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Also, Alhaji Abdulrazak & Mrs Mariam Bello, in a statement titled, “Congratulations on Your Appointment as MOGAJI BOLANTA RULING HOUSE OF SOUN DYNASTY,’ noted that the elevation would open greater doors.
“I am grateful to Almighty Allah for carrying you through the years. You will reign in peace, wealth and sound health. I pray that this elevation will be reckoned as the first of many steps into glorious legacy of blessings, peace, greatness and progress to the people of BOLANTA and Ogbomoso in general.”
In similar vein, the Oke-Ogbegun Landlords Association expressed congratulations describing Oyebamiji as a man endowed with wisdom and understanding.
This Is contained in a statement signed by the chairman and secretary of the association Mr. Reuben Omoniyi and Mr. Muhammed Yinusa respectively.
The community assured his rising to the position would afford him greater opportunities to serve the larger community and humanity in general while praying for God’s protection over him and his family.
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“We express our sincere congratulations to Prince Samuel Oyedeji Oyebamiji on his appointment as Mogaji of Bolanta ruling house of Ogbomoso. We heartily rejoice with him and his family. He is a man endowed with wisdom and understanding. This we are first hand witnesses to many times in our community. His elevation is a welcome development. He can now serve at a greater stage.
“We are confident his ruling house and Ogbomoso in general will benefit from his committed nature, wisdom and resounding clarity of thought. May God uphold him and his family. May His protection be upon the family of the amiable Prince. Congratulations Prince as we fondly call you.”
The event comes up this morning at the Ogbomoso Palace.
