Osun State Government Finalizes Multiple Traditional Leadership Appointments

The Osun State Government has formally announced the appointment of several traditional rulers, marking a significant update to the state’s traditional leadership structure. According to a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the Osun State Executive Council finalized these decisions during a recent meeting.

The Appointment of the Onijabe of Ijabeland

A primary focus of the government’s announcement is the appointment of Prince Babatunde Omotosho Tajudeen as the new Onijabe of Ijabeland. This decision follows a specific administrative review by the Executive Council, which opted to set aside the 2018 Amended Onijabe of Ijabe Chieftaincy Declaration. By reviewing the selection process for the monarch, the state government moved to clear the path for the immediate appointment of the new ruler.

Broadening Traditional Leadership

Beyond the Onijabe of Ijabeland, the state government confirmed a series of appointments for traditional rulers across multiple local government areas. The government also noted the elevation of several minor chiefs to Part II recognized status, reflecting an ongoing effort to formalize traditional governance structures within the state.

The newly approved traditional rulers include:

• Oloyede Samuel Oyekanmi Adewale, Olugbense of Agurodo (Ejigbo West LGA)
• Prince Adewusi Adetunji Hamsat, Alaba of Alaba-Ijesa (Atakumosa West LGA)
• Chief Adedoyin Muritala Adewale, Akogun of Ife (Ife East LGA)
• Prince Babajide Oludare, Olupasi of Ipasi-Ijesa (Obokun LGA)
• Prince (Dr) Philip Abiodun Badewa, Akeji of Ikeji-Ile (Oriade LGA)
• Prince Oni Edward Olujoba, Akinsin of Inisa-Ijesa (Atakumosa West LGA)
• Prince Adedeji Kayode Adedapo, Wasare of Ijana Wasare-Ijesa (Atakumosa West Central LCDA)
• Prince Abdulrauf Babatunde Lawal Oyekunle, Oloponda of Oponda (Odo-Otin LGA)
• Prince Adelaja Oluwaseyi Adedoyin, Alajebamidele of Ajebamidele-Ijesa (Atakumosa East LGA)
• Prince Frederick Adedayo Haastrup, Aloya of Iloya-Ijesa (Atakumosa West LGA)
• Chief (Mrs) Ojo Hannah Bolanle, Arise of Ilesa (Ilesa West LGA)
• Prince Musibau Adewuyi Omotosho, Olu of Ayenigba (Egbedore South LCDA)
• Prince Lawal Sherif Atanda, Alawo of Ilawo (Ejigbo South LCDA) and Alamuye of Amuye-Efaforiji-Ijesa

Resolution of Chieftaincy Disputes

In addition to the new appointments, the Executive Council officially approved the report submitted by a seven-man panel of inquiry regarding the chieftaincy crisis involving the Olu of Araromi-Owu in Ayedaade Local Government Area. The government statement did not provide specific details regarding the findings or the recommendations contained within the panel’s report.

Conclusion

The Osun State Government has confirmed that all listed appointments are effective immediately. While the government has provided the names and titles of the new appointees, further information regarding the internal selection processes or the specific outcomes of the Araromi-Owu inquiry remains unavailable at this time.

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