Osun govt approves appointment of two traditional rulers, elevates one

The Osun State Government has approved the appointment of two traditional rulers in the state.

The two monarchs according to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi the Olufon of Ifon in Orolu local government area and Onisara of Inisa 1 in Ejigbo South local council development area.

The statement said, “Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke today, Wednesday, 7th February 2024, presided over the 2nd Executive Council Meeting of State Government during which an executive approval of the appointment of Prince Peter Oluwole Akinyooye as the new Olufon of Ifon in Orolu local Government area of Osun State was granted.

“In the same vein, also at the sitting, approval was given to the appointment of Prince Najeem Abefe as Onisara of Inisa 1 in Ejigbo South Local Council Development Area.”

The state government also elevated to a beaded crown status, the Oluwata of Iwata in Ejigbo South local council development area.

“Meanwhile, in line with the Chieftaincy Declaration in consonance with the Chiefs law, Cap 25, laws of Osun State 2022, appointments of Chieftaincy Declaration Oluwata of Iwata as well the Authority, to henceforth be a beaded crown Oba has been granted by the Osun State Executive Council to the Oluwata of Iwata in Ejigbo South Local Council Development Area.”