The coronation ceremony for the 49th Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Osun State, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, will begin on May 16, 2025, according to the palace.

In a statement on Thursday, the Chairman of the Media and Publicity Sub-Committee of the Coronation Committee, Chief Shola Oshunkeye, said the week-long activities will culminate in the formal coronation of the former Osun State deputy governor on Friday, May 23, at the Owa’s Palace in Ilesa.

“All events will hold at Ilesa, the capital and heartland of Ijesaland, where strong indications have already emerged that the epoch would be an iconic representation of royal pageantry rarely witnessed in this clime,” the statement read.

The statement noted that the celebration will begin with a Jumat service at the Ilesa Central Mosque at 1 p.m. on May 16, followed by a cultural celebration at the Obokungbusi Hall on Saturday, May 17.

That evening, a grand Isese Night will take place at the palace courtyard.

The statement added, “On Monday, May 19, 2025, there will be royal visit to Ijesa zones between 10 am and 4 pm, while on Tuesday, May 20, the grand finale of the coronation sporting activities will begin with the Owa Ajimoko III Ijesa Marathon starting at 7am.

“From 10 am., the same day, the final of the coronation football competition, medal presentation and awards ceremony will hold at the Ilesa Grammar School Sports arena.