Osun State appoints new monarchs, elevates traditional rulers

Osun State appoints Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi as Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle, along with other new kings and elevated traditional rulers

[dropcap]O[/dropcap]sun State has approved the appointment of new monarchs and the elevation of several traditional rulers across various local government areas.

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The decision was made during a State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi Becomes Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle

Prince Timileyin Oluyemi Ajayi, a UK-based IT engineer, has been appointed as the Olojudo of Ido Ajegunle in Obokun Local Government.

Before relocating abroad, he studied Office and Information Management at Lead City University, Ibadan. He is also a successful entrepreneur with business interests in the hospitality and agricultural sectors.

Other Newly Appointed Kings

In addition to Prince Ajayi, the Council approved the appointment of:

• Prince Emmanuel Adesokan Ayoola as the Oluwaro of Iwaro in Ife North Local Government
• Prince Kazeem Deji Ogungbe as the Oniwata of Iwata in Irewole Local Government

Elevation of Traditional Rulers

Several traditional rulers were elevated to Part II (Recognised) Status under the Chief’s Law, Cap.25, Laws of Osun State, 2002. The recognised chiefs include:

• Baale Owajigbo of Ejigbo-Orangun
• Baale Owamagbon of Ila
• Baale Owafaye of Obalogbo-Ila (Ila Traditional Council)
• Baale Osi Okero-Ife
• Baale Mayowa Ifegunle-Ife
• Olu of Apatalami-Ife
• Baale Ayede Temidire Town
• Baale Akingbade of Ayetutu Ipoye-Ife (Ife Traditional Council)
• Looyin of Olodo Okebode-Ijesa
• Ologbese of Ogbese (Atakunmosa West)
• Alaye Daramola-Ijesa (Atakunmosa East)
• Baale of Ajitena (Ejigbo Traditional Council)
• Olaota of Osunwoyin (Ayedire Local Government)

White Paper on Aragbiji of Iragbiji Chieftaincy Declaration

The Council also approved the White Paper on the Report of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry into the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Chieftaincy Declaration.

This move reflects the state government’s commitment to strengthening traditional leadership and governance.

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Signed:
Oluomo Kolapo Alimi
Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment

Quadri Olaitan