It was a massive and successful outing on Monday, January 9, 2023, as the installation rites of High Chief Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi as the new Eletu of Oke Eletu, began at the Aniyera Ruling Compound and Osugbo in Ijede, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Ikorodu Division, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria.
The new Eletu, who was in all – white attire, first arrived at the Aniyera Ruling House in Ijede where necessary rites were performed after which he paid visit to different sections of the royal compound where prayers were also offered.
Massive crowd accompany Chief Niyi to the Osugbo conclave in Ijede after successful rites at the Aniyera Ruling House.
In the company of a massive crowd, comprising family members, friends, associates and residents of Ijede, Oke – Eletu and Ikorodu, High Chief Adeniiyi later moved to the Osugbo Abalaye in Ijede where he was initiated as one of the Iwarefas (Kingmakers) and an Osugbo chieftain.
Hundreds of guests were later hosted to a memorable party at Ijede and Oke – Eletu.
High Chief Adeniyi Omotayo Ajayi, the new Eletu of Oke – Eletu emerging from the inner chamber of the Aniyera Ruling House in Ijede where he returned after his rites at the Osugbo Abalaye.Chief Niyi emerging from inner chamber of the Aniyera Ruling House with family chieftains after performing some rites.Chief Niyi with Osugbo chieftains at his installation reception at Oke – Eletu Chief Niyi (Left) with family chieftains during a rite at the home of the head of the Aniyera family.Chief Niyi with wife and a family members at the Osugbo conclave.The Eletu with family chieftains and guests at the Osugbo conclave.The new Eletu performing another rite at Oke Eletu on Monday.Apena Osugbo Ijede leading other chieftains and Chief Niyi in performing some rites at Oke – Eletu.During another rite at the Aniyera compound in Ijede.Chief Niyi embarking on a rite with a priest.Family chieftains during one of the rites.Apepe group during the ceremony.Performing a traditional rite at Oke – Eletu.During another rite on Monday.With family members and guests at Osugbo Abalaye in Ijede.Family members, friends and associates at the Osungbo Abalaye during one Chief Niyi’s traditional Chief Niyi with family chieftains at the Osugbo Abalaye.