Political relations were maintained with the Ibadans, for the country depended on its security on the warriors of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ and Ikirun...The strength of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ lay in the wall and moat surrounding the town, and the warriors made full use of it by sitting close and tight.."[7] The area that is called Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ today is between Igbọ́n and Ìrẹṣà—Arẹṣà to the west; Oníkòyí to the East; Olúgbọ́n to the north; and Tìmì of Ẹdẹ to its south direction—according to Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ History and Origin Documentary by Israel Ayanwuyi.
The primary objectives of the society were: defence against Sunmoni (slave prowlers) raids group hunting of wild animals, and mutual assistance.
Elemoso consequently laid total siege on Oyo, causing famine and untold hardship among the people.
Ogunlola politely declined saying "Ejeki a ma se ohun" meaning "let me manage the that place."
His compound by the Ajagbon tree then became the Soun's palace and a rallying point for all Ogbomoso citizens.
[citation needed] Ogbomosho, because of her strategic location, quickly grew from a village status to a medium size town.
During the Fulani wars of the 19th century, many towns and villages (about 147) were deserted while their people took refuge in Ogbomosho.
[citation needed] The sacred tortoise, which was believed to be the oldest in Africa, was sick for a few days before her demise on 5 October 2019.
[11] The palace household, Ogbomoso community and stakeholders in the tourism sector are reportedly mourning[when?]
The title of Soun was originally a Baale (minor chief) as Ogbomoso was a small village within the realm of the Oyo Empire.
[14] [15][16][17] As of Saturday, 2 September 2023, a new Soun-Elect, in the person of Prince Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye was announced by the Oyo State Government.
The traditional council in Ogbomosho comprises seven esteemed leaders, with diverse perspectives represented and they are headed by the Areago.
The council include: Areago, Jagun, Bara, Ikolaba, Abese, Balogun and Iyalode.
[citation needed] Inadequate government investment in infrastructural facilities and policy guidance for local initiatives have undermined the economic growth and development of the town.
[citation needed] Ogbomosho is connected by roads from major cities such as Ilorin, Osogbo, and Ibadan.
Other prominent landmarks are Ogbomosho Recreation Club, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lautech's College of Health Sciences, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary, Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Lautech Teaching Hospital, Heroes Arcade and Soun Stadium.
[citation needed] Ogbomosho has other mosques, several churches, estates, and business complexes littered all over the city.
The headquarters of the American Baptist Church of Nigeria and its theological seminary are located in the city.
The city's streets echo with the hymns and call to prayer, a testament to the deep respect and understanding that bind these communities together.