Lagos- Yesterday January 7, witness an historic event as it hosts eminent men and women from all walks of life stormed the Nigerian Police College Ikeja for the formal installation and coronation of His Excellency, Hon. James Abiodun Faleke and wife as the Atunluse-Akorede and Yeye Atunluse-Akorede of Ikeja respectively.
At a colourful ceremony held first at the palace of Awise of Onigbongbon, Oba Saibu Hakeem Agbaosi alongside other two Obas, Oba Olusegun Adeyemi Ajasa, Ewe Obaja 1 of Aguda and Oba Dr. Olukunmi Olusesan Akingbola, Olu of Iregun installed Hon. James Abidoun Faleke and wife as the Atunluse-Akorede and Yeye Atunluse-Akorede of Ikeja land saying the event heralded era of more prosperity and development to Ikeja.
The choice of Hon. Faleke was well received by all kingmakers, chiefs and citizens of the kingdom whom were entertained by the music legend King Sunny Ade.
In his remarks, Chief Faleke expressed gratitude to God, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, traditional rulers in the state and all the people of the kingdom, saying he would continue to do more and strive for the progress and development of the kingdom.
Important dignitaries who witnessed the coronation included the Speaker of HOR, Rt. Honorable Femi Gbajabiamila, Senator Olamilekan Yayi, Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akinolu, music legend King Sunny Ade, Movie Star, Jide Kosoko, members of the state executive council, members of the state House of Assembly, former and serving members of the National Assembly, Muslims and Christian clerics.
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