Despite the heavy presence of securitymen, the much publicized installation of the Minister of Communication, Barrister Adebayo Shittu as the Agbaakin Fiwajoye by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji remained a show of glamour.
Though it started late, chiefs and family members including supporters of the Saki-born politician thronged the Popoyemoja, Ibadan palace of the first class monarch in their hundreds.
Shittu, who arrived Olubadan’s palace in company of his wife and family members in a Black Toyota Land Cruiser, paid homage to the Chiefs in the palace before the installation ceremony.
After being decorated with the traditional Akoko leaves and traditional beads with attached pendant with inscription as “Agbaakin Fiwajoye of Ibadanland”, a visibly elated Chief Shittu expressed appreciation to the Olubadan for the honour bestowed on him.
Ibadan top politician and the Osi Olubadan, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, who was on hand to honour Shiitu with his presence, also spoke on behalf of Olubadan at the ceremony Ladoja congratulated the newly installed chief.
Shittu and his guests later returned to the prestigious Jogor Centre to hold a modest reception.
Packaged by Alice Egbedele with additional reports from guardian.ng
