The ancient town of Ayede-Ogbese and his family, have announced the funeral arrangements of the Alayede of Ayede Ogbese, HRM Oba Ajibola Oluyede, Ise Oluwa II.
After observance of necessary burial rites, Prince Adetunmbi Ajibola-Oluyede, son of the late Alayede of Ayede Ogbese, HRM Oba Ajibola Oluyede, Ise Oluwa II, officially announced the concluding funeral ceremonials of the globally-renowned monarch, which has been meticulously planned to hold from Friday 9th August 2024 through Sunday 18th August at various locations within Ayede Ogbese township and the State capital in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
A statement by the Prince informs that in celebration of an exemplary life and legacy, THE FINAL HOMEGOING OBSEQUIES of His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa REV. OBA RAPHAEL AJIBOLA OLALEYE OLUYEDE Ise Oluwa II, the Alayede of Ayede Ogbese, is to hold 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.
