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  • Osun Gov. Approves Appointments of New Owa Obokun, Asaoni

    By Funmi Ojo

    Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved with immediate effect, the appointments of Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijeshaland and Prince Johnson Adekanmi Abikoye as the new Asaoni of Ora Igbomina.

    A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, indicates that the approval of the two monarchs was ratified and approved during the sitting of the Osun State Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Adeleke.

    The appointments of Prince Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun-elect was sequel to the demise of the immediate past Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesha land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II on the 11th of September 2024 while that of Prince Abikoye as the new Asaoni of Ora Igbomina followed the demise of Oba Tinuoye Atolagbe on the 19th of Nov.2023.

    Governor Adeleke while congratulating the two newly approved monarchs whom he said their choices followed due processes in line with the Chiefs’ law of Osun State 2002 (cap 25), enjoined all sons and daughters of the two towns to co-operate with their new traditional rulers, particularly in allowing peace and unity to take the centre stage.

    Also, Governor Adeleke during the State Executive Council meeting, the last in the year 2024, passed a vote of confidence on all members of his Executive Council for what he described as a job well done in the about to be concluded year.

    The Governor who was extremely glad and happy for their performance, however, urged them to surpass the feats made by all of them in the coming year 2025 by being alive to their statutory duties and responsibilities as members of Osun State Executive Council.

  • Former Osun Deputy Governor Emerges New Owa Obokun

    By Mojisola Oladele

    Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup from Bilaro Oluodo ruling house has emerged as the Owa Obokun Ajimoko III and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland.

    His emergence was announced after an election by the kingmakers within the premises of Ilesa West Local Government Secretariat, in Ilesa.

    Announcing the result, the Head of Local Government Administration in Ilesa West Local Government, Mrs. Felicia Olabimtan said Prince Clement Adesuyi secured the highest votes and emerged as the owa Obokun elect.

    Mrs. Olabimtan said six of the kingmakers voted, while High Chief Adefioye Adedeji was absent and 7 others were not eligible.

    In an interview with newsmen after the exercise , the Ogboni of Ibokun, Oba Festus Awogboro and the Elegboro of Ijesaland, Oba Olufemi Agunsoye described the exercise as peaceful , congratulating the Owa- elect and the smooth beginning of the new era in Ijesaland.

    The kingmakers who converged on the local government complex included six Iwora mefa namely Obaala, High Chief Ibitoye; Ogboni Ipole, Oba Omokehinde Oyeleye; Ogboni Ijebu-jesa, Oba Olufemi Agunsoye ( Elegboro); Ogboni Ibokun, Oba Festus Awogboro; Ogboni Ilesa High Chief Saka Fapohunda; Oba Odo of Ilesa.

    His name is expected to be forwarded to Governor Ademola Adeleke for approval.

    Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup served as Deputy Governor to late Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke during his tenure as the first civilian Governor of Osun State.

     

  • Stakeholders Rub Minds on Curbing Cultism in Ijesaland

    Traditional rulers, chiefs, security agencies and the judiciary are fashioning way out to nip recurring cult killings in Ijesaland.

    The decision is the fallout of the security meeting held at the instance of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland with a view to having a mouth to ear report of the peace meeting championed by the traditional institution with the youths and security operatives.

    The Owa Obokun of ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran lauded the security agencies, traditional title holders and youths for their prompt response to series of emergency meetings which stemmed the tide and doused the tension.

    Oba Adekunle Aromolaran who frowned at the gruesome waste of lives among the cult members called on parents to instill the fear of God in their children describing blood as sacred substance that should not be spilled carelessly.

    Speaking, the Loro of Ilesa , High Chief Olalekan Folorunso blamed the incessant cult activities in Ilesa on the nefarious activities of some convicts who continued their criminal life after  reintegrating selves into the ancient city having completed their jail terms at Ilesa correctional centre.

    In their contributions, the Ilesa Area Commander of police, Mr Uche Ananwo and the Ayeso A divisional police officer, Mr Bamigboye Martin said some arrests have been made and police are still trailing those declared wanted by the state command .

    The president of Omo Owa , Omo Ekun, an association of Ijesa youths, Mr Babatunde Aguntasolo hinted that the warring groups have sheathed their swords saying  the problem was caused by the cultists who are yet to renounce their membership.

    Isaac Haastrup

  • Ọba Aromolaran Loses Wife

    Ọwá Obokun of Ìjẹ̀sà land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran’s wife, Olórí Olanike Aromolaran is dead.

    Late Olórí Olanike Aromolaran died yesterday at the Federal medical center, Abeokuta, Ogun State, during a brief illness.

    Until her death, Olórí Olanike was the senior wife to the Ọwá Obokun of Ìjẹ̀sà land.

    Details later.

    Isaac Haastrup

  • New Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa Recieves Staff Of Office

    It was a convergence of traditional rulers, chiefs and various echelons of the society on Iloko Ijesa, Osun State on Saturday as the state governor, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola presented the staff of office and instrument of authority to the new Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa, Oba Akeem Ogungbange.

    Presenting the staff office to the Ajagbusi Ekun the sixth, the governor tasked Oba Ogungbangbe to work with all others in the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers to further project the good image of the state as a peaceful haven providing conducive environment for investment.

    Governor Oyetola said that holding a traditional title was a sacred task that usually comes with great responsibility urging the Owaloko to exercise authority without fear or favor.

    In his acceptance speech, the Owaloko, Oba Ogungbangbe assured of his commitment to the realisation of the aspirations of his predecessors whom he said had laid a good foundation for the new Iloko ijesa in terms of economic and social development.

    He reaffirmed his unalloyed support to the state government in the implementation of its people-oriented policies.

    Earlier, the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran had sued for sustenance of the unity and peace in Ìjẹ̀sà land, urging other traditional rulers in the land to rally round the Owaloko to have a peaceful reign.

    The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi in a remark, expressed joy over the crop of young and vibrant traditional rulers in Yoruba land, praying that God will bless the Owaloko with longevity of life.

    Highlight of the event was conferment of the title of the Babaoba on the former governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande by Oba Akeem Ogungbangbe.

    Isaac Haastrup

  • Gold FM, Promoter of Culture, Unity, Development – Oba Aromolaran

    The Owa Obokun of Ijesa Land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, has described Radio Nigeria’s Gold FM as an apolitical media outfit that God has planted in Ijesaland to promote culture, unity and development.

    Oba Adekunle Aromolaran stated this when the management of the station led by the new General Manager, Mr Adedamola Tinubu paid him a courtesy visit in his palace.

    Our correspondent, Isaac Haastrup completes the story.

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    Isaac Haastrup