The ancient town of Ilesa, Osun State, is set to hold the coronation of the 41st Owa Obokun and paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, today, Friday, May 23, 2025.

President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other notable guests will attend the big event.

The Chairman of the Coronation Media Committee, Shola Oshunkeye, confirmed the arrival of Obasanjo.

He added that President Bola Tinubu is billed to attend because invite was sent to the presidency over the event.

According to him: ?Yesterday night we have received the former president of Nigeria in Ilesa, Olusegun Obasanjo. Atiku and his wife will also attend but we are yet to receive them.

?Also, President Bola Tinubu will be attending the coronation if anything does not change but if it does, his Vice President, Kashim Shettima will represent him.

?Today, we are ready to receive high-profile Nigerians within and outside Nigeria for this coronation and security has been put in place.?

Speaking on the readiness of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and sister security agencies to beef up security, spokesperson, Osun NSCDC, ASC Kehinde Adeleke, in a statement, said it has deployed a significant number of personnel to manage crowd, prevent disruptions, and ensure the safety of dignitaries and attendees.

The spokesperson quoted the NSCDC commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, as having stated that ?NSCDC patrol teams are already on ground, maintaining a visible presence to deter potential security threats?.

Commandant Sotiyo, however, urged individuals with criminal intentions to steer clear of the event arena, pleading with all attendees to cooperate with security agencies to ensure a peaceful and successful celebration. (Additional reports by The Nation and Nigerian Tribune)

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