Why Pastor Adeboye Sat On Royal Chair — Oyo Monarch
The Onile Igbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Alao has said the particular chair that the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Adeboye sat on during his recent visit to his palace was one of the ceremonial chairs reserved for top dignitaries.
The monarch who doubles as the Deputy Chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, clarifies that the chair was not the one that is exclusively meant for him.
In a statement made available to newsmen, the monarch faulted the claim that Daddy G.O. sat on the chair that was exclusively meant for him.
According to him, “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 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 revered 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.”
He added, “I, therefore, seek the 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.”
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