There was a palpable tension in Ogbomoso with the Royal family rejecting the approval of Prince Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye by the Oyo State Government as the new Soun of Ogbomoso land.
It would be recalled that over the weekend, Governor Seyi Makinde approved the selection of Prince Afolabi Olaoye as the new Soun-elect of Ogbomoso land.
However, in swift reaction to the approval, the family of Laoye, where the Soun-elect hails from, has appealed to the State government to rescind its decision.
While speaking with journalists at a news conference in Ogbomoso, the Laoye family head, Alhaji GarubaTewogbola said though, Prince Afolabi is a member of the family, he was not recognized by many.
Alhaji Tewogbola noted that the matter of who occupies the Soun throne was also still pending in court for hearing.
Also speaking, the PRO of Laoye family, Prince Tajudeen Olapade said the kingmakers erred in their decisions, noting that they were surprised to hear the name of Prince Afolabi being announced as the new Soun of Ogbomoso land.
It was gathered that the Laoye family members, who spread across Ogbomoso land were calling for a reversal of the decision of Oyo state government, appealing to all the indigenes of the town to remain calm and watch the next step.
The situation has created serious tension so much that many are saying the RCCG pastor may be stopped from ascending the throne.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor is said to have emerged from the 9th Soun of Ogbomoso, Late Oba Laoye Orumogege from Baiyewuwon Ruling House of Aremo House, Ode-Aremo, Ogbomoso.
He is currently the Pastor of RCCG, Jesus House, Washington DC, United States of America.
He’s married to Pastor Mrs Omo Olaoye and blessed with two daughters.