SELECTION processes for the Olowo’s stool may start any moment from now, following final traditional and social burial rites for the late Olowo, Oba Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi last weekend.
The monarch joined his ancestors on April 17. He was 77 years.
The expansive palace is now in the custody of the Omolowo’s pending the selection of new Olowo, which would be performed by the senior Omolowos.
After selection, a successful candidate will be handed over to the kingmakers for installation.
The Ojomoluda of Ijebu-Owo, Oba Kofoworola Oladoyinbo Ojomo, assured that the process for the selection of new Olowo will be transparent and fair.
According to him, all qualified contestants will be given equal treatment whenever the stool is declared vacant.
He said: “The position of Olowo is not marketable; even if you have all the monies in this world, you cannot purchase it.
“What the Omolowos are looking for is somebody who has passion and love for the progress of Owo”.
However, a prince in the community, Rotimi Ibidapo (Bassey) has called for the extension of the ruling houses.
The three ruling houses already recognised are Ajike, Ogunoye and Olateru-Olagbegi, where the departed Olowo hailed.
Ibidapo, who is the Atunluse of Owo kingdom, urged the kingmakers to widen their horizon in selecting the new Olowo.
The businessman said he was not interested in the vacant stool of the town in the present dispensation.
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