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‘It Is A Traditional Ceremonial Chair’ - Olugbon Clarifies Chair Adeboye Sat On



The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon and Deputy Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas & Chiefs, Oba Francis Olushola Alao has explained reason the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye sat on a traditional chair.

The traditional ruler in a statement personally signed by him on Monday, said that the chair Pastor Adeboye sat on is one of the traditional ceremonial chairs meant for top dignitaries.

He said that the chair is not the particular one reserved for the Olugbon stool adding that the chair meant for Olugbon stool cannot be shared with anyone because of its spiritual and historical significance.

He also counselled Christians at Christmas saying Christmas is a time to make a new commitment.

The statement read in full: “I hereby felicitate Christians on this another occasion of celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ which is a worldwide celebration.

“I urge all followers of Christ in Nigeria to use this period to reflect on the multiple blessings of God, particularly the grace to be alive to witness another Christmas.

“Aside eating and drinking to celebrate his birth, Christmas is a time to make a new commitment to ensuring that our lives mirror Christ in every way. We should make commitment to a life of righteousness, honesty and showing love to fellow men regardless of their faith and cultural beliefs.

“Meanwhile, my attention has been drawn to different types of reactions to a photo circulating on social media where the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye sat on one of the palace chairs.

“Let me set the record straight by reminding all that Pastor Adeboye was in Orile-Igbon for an evangelism programme which held on the playground of Olugbon High School. His chopper landed in an open space within the palace from where I received him to my living room.

“We spent some time talking about Nigeria and Orile-Igbon before we moved to the venue of the programme where thousands of people already gathered.

“I joined the reverred priest to the venue as a mark of support for the programme given that his coming to the ancient town will be a blessing to us. And he did pray for both the town and everyone that attended.

“As a mark of honour, I offered one of the ceremonial royal chairs that are usually reserved for top dignitaries to Pastor Adeboye to be used at the programme. It should be noted that the chair is not the particular one that is reserved for the Olugbon which can not be shared with anyone because of its spiritual and historical significance.

“The royal chairs, on which my name and throne are inscribed, are provided in the palace to honour high-ranking dignitaries, not to desecrate the throne.

“I, therefore, seek understanding of all those expressing concern about the issue. There is a traditional royal chair that is meant for only the Kabiyesi, and there are traditional ceremonial chairs for very important persons.

“The throne of the ancient town of Orile-Igbon remains sacrosanct.

“I thank all well-wishers for their understanding and support.”

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