Friday, January 17 will remain indelible and memorable for all the indigenes of Ipoke Kingdom in Ese-Odo Local Government area of Ondo State.
The day witnessed a historic moment when Oba Hosea Oladapo Julius Fonghon III received an instrument of appointment and staff of office from the Ondo state government.
The event, which had several dignitaries in attendance also had the Deputy Governor of Ondo state, H.E Olaide Adelami representing the state governor, H.E Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa.
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Oba Hosea Oladapo Julius Fonghon III was officially declared the Takunbe of Ipoke Kingdom in a well-attended event. The event was held at St. Thomas’ RCM Primary School playing ground.
The monarch, who was full of joy, prayed for the indigenes and dignitaries while expressing his gratitude to associates and families for the support he enjoyed on the occasion.