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Olu Falae crowned king

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Two-time presidential candidate and a former minister of finance, Chief Samuel Oluyemisi Falae has been crowned king. The former secretary to the military government of General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida retd, was crowned King in the last few days of 2022. He was presented with the Staff of Office as the Oluabo of Ilu Abo Kingdom in Akure North local government area of Ondo State by Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu thus making him the first Royal father of the ancient town on the border of Akure the state capital.

While presenting the Staff of Office to the Afenifere chieftain, Akeredolu described Falae as one of the few highly reputable elder statesmen not only within the state but also in Nigeria whole noting that the presentation of the staff of office was a long-awaited victory and a breakthrough for the entire people of Ilu-Abo and Ondo State.

In his acceptance speech, Oba Falae said he had been the Olu of Ilu Abo for the past seven years during which the community had witnessed tremendous progress. Dignitaries, one of whom was former Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, came from far and near to witness the auspicious occasion, all of who described his coronation as a welcome development.

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