Oba Samuel Adegbehingbe Aliu, Olumafon Celebrates First Coronation Anniversary
Traditional Rulers from within and outside Ondo State converged in their large numbers on Sunday, 26th of November, 2023 to celebrate with Oba Samuel Adegbehingbe Aliu, the Atonlusi I, Olumafon of Imafon Kingdom as he celebrated his first coronation anniversary with special thanksgiving unto God.
The array of traditional rulers that grace the occasion, include: Oba (Dr.) Olufunmilayo Omoniyi of Ipinsa, Oba Jayeoba Alabi of Araromi-Omoladan, Oba (Dr.) Sunday Adebayo of Abo-Asakin, Oba Engr. Ademola Adebiyi of Uso, Oba Benjamin Omoleewo of Ilekun, Oba Edward Kolawole of Isolo, Oba Alaba Adako of Iyere-Owo and Oba Adeniran Aladetoyinbo.
Others are; Oba Destiny Saka of Irese, Oba Peter Adeoye of Aaye, Oba Akin Atere of Adofure, Oba Ejide Oluwalade of Ijaoka, Oba Ajomole Ojo of Ilado, Oba Joel Olafemi Adewole of Isuada and Oba Jimoh Gbenga Ajagun of Ilumoba-Ekiti among numerous other digitaries.
Speaking with the Democrat News Magazine, Oba Samuel Adegbehingbe Aliu, the Atonlusi I, Olumafon of Imafon Kingdom who was full of appreciation to God and the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu over the recognition and upgrading of Olumafon stool last year.
Oba Adegbehingbe Aliu, noted that Akeredolu has written his name in gold and that his contributions will linger on in the history of various communities in Ondo State and the nation at large.
“My prayers for our Governor is that God will grant divine healing and strength and remove sickness from any part of his body.
“It is true that we have been witnessing development in our community but now our development in this community is going to be unprecedented. Let me use this opportunity to thank all Imafon sons and daughters at home and abroad and to charge them not to relent in their supports for the development and advancement of Imafon Kingdom and it’s people.”
In the same way, he appreciated all the traditional rulers that came to grace the occasion and prayed for their journey mercies back to their domains.
Oba Adegbehingbe Aliu noted that the Community High School he built for the good of the youths of the community and being handed over to government of Ondo State saying that it’s students will write their first WAEC in May/June next year.
While having a chat with The Democrat News Magazine shortly after the Church Service at Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Isegun Imafon District Headquarters, Oba (Dr.) Sunday Adebayo described Oba Samuel Adegbehingbe Aliu as jolly good fellow who loves God and that his love for God brought him and other Oba to celebrate with him.
Asakin of Abo-Asakin used the medium to call on all the people of the community to cooperate with him to allow the Imafon Kingdom to continue to move forward and upward stressing that its through unity that development can thrive.
Chief (Engr.) Oluwatuyi Ezekiel Ajulo, the Balogun of Imafon described Oba Adegbehingbe Aliu as a friendly Oba who loves the development of people and the community saying he has been handling everything of the community with high level of maturity and intelligence.
In his words” The first time I came to this community, that was when my wife was still working in the community and she introduced me to him and he has been relating with me as family. We pray that God will continue to bless him and his community large.”
Another Chief of the community, High Chief Folorunso Ajibola, Ojomu of Imafon said: “We thank God for the successes recorded in this community through our beloved Kabiyesi Oba Samuel Adegbehingbe Aliu; It is through him that the community got transformer and he single handedly built Imafon Community High School and handed it over to Ondo State Government and many other developmental projects”.
On his part, Oba Anothony Ejide Oluwalade Olujoka of Ijaoka said: “We are here today to rejoice with Oba Samuel Adegbehingbe because God has been good to him and has been a wonderful colleague, there is nothing he will be doing that we Oba will not come to honour him, he is a lover of people and good things.
Also in his comment, Oba Benjamin Omoleewo, the Elekun of Ilekun said that Oba Samuel Adegbehingbe Aliu has been doing well in his leadership venture since inception as the leader of his community before he was updated last year.
He pointed out that Oba Adegbehingbe Aliu loves God and humanity which he said was the first attraction to him and called on leaders at various levels to emulate his virtues.
*Oba Adegbehingbe Aliu Unites Family*
As part of event, Oba Samuel Adegbehingbe Aliu on Saturday, 25th of November 2023 called the large meeting of the Adegbehingbe and Atonlusi to further strengthen unity in the extended family.
Members of the family expressed their satisfaction with leadership Oba Samuel Adegbehingbe Aliu and prayed for long life and prosperity of Oba Aliu.
One of the members of the community who spoke with the Democrat News Magazine at the family meeting, Alaba Owoyemi, Olu of Kajola Ehin-Ala saying that the family has been a role model and a pride of Akure kingdom.
He added that much has been said about the quality leadership of Oba Adegbehingbe Aliu, calling on others to mirror their lives ii his good characters
Also in his comment comment, Pa. Ogunlade Pius, the newly appointed Olori Ebi of the family who said that the meeting was very timely as it would further forster the unity and development of the extended family.