By Toba Adedeji,
President of Ghana, John Mahama, business mogul Aliko Dangote and several prominent traditional rulers on Monday arrived in Ile-Ife, Osun State, for the installation of Mahama as the Aare Atayeto Oodua.
Among the dignitaries present were the Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero; the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Haastrup; the Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Oloyede Esuwoye; as well as other royal fathers and industry leaders.
Also, in attendance was former President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, alongside monarchs from Ghana and other invited guests.
The installation ceremony took place at the palace square in Ile-Ife amid fanfare, with heavy security deployed at the venue due to the presence of many high-profile personalities.
Mahama arrived at the ceremony around 1:30pm in a royal automobile-powered chariot.
Speaking at the event, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, described Mahama as a reformer, noting his leadership qualities and contributions to governance in Africa.
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