Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola has approved the appointment of Prince Isaac Adeyeba Ayeni as the 26th Akinla of Erin Ijesha in Oriade Local government area.
A letter signed by Femi Ogundun on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, Water Resources, Rural and Community Affairs, said the appointment took effect from March 2, in accordance with Section 20, (1) of the Chief’s Law (Cap.25 ) Laws of Osun State 2002.
The letter reads: “I am directed to inform you that Governor Aregbesola has approved your appointment as the next Akinla of Erin-Ijesha
“I am equally to inform you that arrangement is being made to publish the appointment in the government official gazette.”
A statement by Akinla’s media aide, Kayode Ekundayo said the development has brought joy to the ancient town.
Ayeni appointment ends the 17-year obaship tussle in Erin Ijesha.
Oba Ayeni, 52, an engineer, is from the Ayeni royal family of Osefiri ruling house.