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  • Contestant sues Adeleke over Aree stool

    Contestant sues Adeleke over Aree stool

    Another fresh crisis is rocking Iree community in Boripe Local Government of Osun State, as one of the contestants for Aree stool, Prince Afolabi Ali, has sued Governor Ademola Adeleke.

    The Nation recalls that Iree community is in confusion, following the appointment of two monarchs. Oba Ademola Ponle was appointed by the administration of former governor Adegboyega Oyetola in 2022. Governor Adeleke appointed Oba Muritala Oyelakin as the king last week after issuing a White Paper. 

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    However, the process that produced the second king was challenged by Prince Ali from Olubonku Ruling House, who said Governor Adeleke flouted the constitution in the process of selection of the second king.

    He added that Olubonku Ruling House is the only chieftaincy ruling house competent to present a candidate for the Aree stool, being the only ruling house that has yet to rule since 1866 when Atanda Olubonku Ruling House ruled between 1795 and 1866.

    It was noted that Governor Adeleke contravened Section 20, sub section (2) of the Chief’s Law (cap.25) Laws of Osun State, 2002 by approving the selection of Oyelakin before the statutory 21 days. 

  • Aree’s stool: Another contestant drags Adeleke to court

    Aree’s stool: Another contestant drags Adeleke to court

    The Iree community in the Boripe local government area of Osun State is embroiled in a fresh crisis as Prince Afolabi Ali, a contestant for the Aree stool, has taken Governor Ademola Adeleke to court.

    The Nation recalled that the development came amid confusion in the community stemming from the appointment of two kings by the Osun government.

    Oba Ademola Ponle was appointed by the administration of Adegboyega Oyetola in 2022 but Adeleke appointed Oba Muritala Oyelakin as the king last week, following the issuance of a White Paper.

    However, the legitimacy of the process that led to the appointment of the second king has been challenged by Prince Ali from the Olubonku Ruling House, alleging that Adeleke disregarded the constitution during the selection process.

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    Prince Ali sought an order before the Osun State High Court that the appointment of Oba Oyelakin as Aree should be nullified because the selection of the king was done by none kingmakers.

    He added that Olubonku ruling house is the only chieftaincy ruling house competent to present candidates for the Aree stool being the only ruling house that has yet to rule since 1866 when Atanda Olubonku ruling house ruled between 1795 to 1866.

    It was noted that Adeleke contravened Section 20 (2) of the Chief’s Law (cap.25) Laws of Osun state, 2002 by approving the selection of Oyelakin before the statutory 21 days.

    “The law says that after selection of a monarch might have been done, the governor shall not approve or set aside that selection until after 21 days. Recall that the selection of Oyelakin was made on February 22, 2024, while Governor Ademola approved it by issuing an approval letter to Oyelakin on March 6, 2024.”

  • Adeleke raises alarm over planned attacks on schools, farms

    Adeleke raises alarm over planned attacks on schools, farms

    Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised the alarm over planned attacks on schools and rural farm communities in the state.

    The governor raised the alarm in a statement by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, yesterday in Osogbo, the state capital.

    Adeleke said intelligence snippets made available to him revealed a deliberate mobilisation of criminal elements to attack rural areas of the state.

    The governor said such reports were alarming and posed serious concerns to the well-being of the people within the state.

    He said his administration was worried about the reports, adding that those behind the plot were targeting disruption of farming through kidnappings and attacks on rural farm settlements.

    Adeleke said the schools were being targeted with abductions and attacks to distract the implementation of the Safe School Initiative and the multi-billion naira infrastructure plan in the state.

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    The governor, who said a meeting of the state Security Council had been summoned, added that preliminary directives had been issued to school authorities to take precautions to enhance the safety of pupils and students.

    Adeleke also said he had directed the Food Security Committee to submit an interim report to allow for immediate actions to safeguard farms and secure farmers as the rainy season approaches.

    “The Ministry of Education and all educational agencies have been ordered to review safety measures in Osun State schools in line with the Safe School Initiative.

    “In specific terms, school principals and heads are expected to clear overgrown weeds in school environments and ensure close liaison with the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA) to secure their school environments,” he said.

    Adeleke assured the public that his administration had taken proactive steps to secure the schools and farming communities.

  • Adeleke issues appointment letter to Iree monarch

    Adeleke issues appointment letter to Iree monarch

    Amid controversy over two kings at Iree community in Boripe Local Government of Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued letter of appointment to Oba Muritala Oyelakin as the Aree of Iree.

    The Nation recalls that Oba Ademola Ponnle, who was appointed by the former administration and later sacked by Governor Adeleke, is laying claim to the throne after the emergence of Oba Oyelakin.

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    The governor issued letter of appointment to Oba Oyelakin as the only recognised king in the town.

    The letter, signed by Wale Alliyu, for the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, said the appointment was in accordance with Section 20, Sub-Section (1) of the Chief’s Law (Cap. 25) Laws of Osun State, 2002.

  • Adeleke appoints another Owa of Igbajo

    Adeleke appoints another Owa of Igbajo

    Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Dr. Ademola Makinde as another Owa of Igbajo.

    The Nation recalls that Oba Adegboyega Famodun was appointed by the previous administration after he was nominated by the kingmakers of the town.

    However, Governor Adeleke faulted his selection and used warrant chiefs to select the new king last Friday.

    Oba Famodun said he remains the Owa of Igbajo and will continue to reign till the court says otherwise.

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    Governor Adeleke yesterday morning in a statement through his Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, said the appointment of the new Owa was reached at an executive meeting held at the Exco chambers, in line with due process, chieftaincy law and tradition.

    He said Governor Adeleke at the meeting congratulated the new Owa of Igbajo and urged him to heal the wounds of the selection process by ensuring inclusive traditional governance.

    “I advise the new Owa of Igbajo to embark on reconciliation and restore the dignity and integrity of the traditional institution.”

  • Adeleke appoints another Owa of Igbajo

    Adeleke appoints another Owa of Igbajo

    Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Dr Ademola Makinde as another Owa of Igbajo. 

    The Nation recalled that Oba Famodun was appointed by the previous administration after he was nominated by kingmakers of the town. 

    However, Adeleke faulted his selection and used warrant chiefs to select the new king on Friday. 

    But Oba Famodun insisted he remains the Owa of Igbajo and will continue to reign till court of law says otherwise. 

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    Adeleke, on Monday morning in a statement through his Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, noted that the appointment of the new Owa was reached at the Executive Meeting at the Exco Chambers in line with due process, chieftaincy law and tradition. 

    “Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Executive Meeting congratulated the new Owa of Igbajo and tasked him to heal the wounds of the selection process by ensuring inclusive traditional governance.

    “I urge him to embark on reconciliation and restore the dignity and integrity of the traditional institution,” he said. 

  • JUST IN: After Adeleke sacked three Osun monarchs, new king emerges in Iree

    JUST IN: After Adeleke sacked three Osun monarchs, new king emerges in Iree

    One month after Governor Ademola Adeleke removed three monarchs from the Osun state communities, Prince Ibraheem Oyelakin was selected as the Oba-elect following a new selection process.

    The Nation recalled that Governor Adeleke sacked Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, Are of Iree, Oba Ademola Ponle, and Akirun of Ikirun, Oba Yinusa Akadiri, citing flaws in their selection process.

    He mandated a fresh nomination process for new kings.

    Oyelakin from the Oyekun ruling house, therefore, emerged as the Oba-elect for the Iree community in the Boripe Local Government Area of Osun State.

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    In a statement issued by the Oba-elect, Prince Ibraheem Oyelakin expressed gratitude to his fellow contestants and appealed for their support during his reign.

    He said: “I will never take this privilege for granted. I want to commend the Iwarefa mefa of the Iree kingdom, the Aree in council, the Prince and princess, the Asiwaju of Iree, IPA National President among others for their support.

    “The rain we pray for is here, the good news we pray for is here.  We all need to bury our past either full of differences, calamities or fairy tales. The bond that strengthens us is stronger than the differences that almost consume us. Iree kingdom is known for relative peace as we all know, let us revisit the history and bring back the memory of a peaceful coexistence we used to enjoy.”

  • Gov Adeleke mourns elder sister’s husband

    Gov Adeleke mourns elder sister’s husband

    Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke on Sunday mourned the death of Tohir Sanni, husband of his elder sister, Chief Dupe Adeleke-Sanni. 

    Adeleke expressed shock over the death of his in-law stating that he played prominent roles in his emergence as Governor. 

    A statement by the Governor through the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, condoled with his sister, describing the deceased as a dear nice, kind and easy going father figure. 

    He recalled the many contributions of the 74-year-old, particularly his exemplary life style as a good father, great and grand father, who did a lot for the growth and development of Islam and humanity in general. 

    “Governor Adeleke also acknowledged and appreciated the many contributions of the late Baba Sanni to him personslly, especially during the struggle to become the Executive Governor of Osun state. 

    “He prayed Allah to grant him Aljanbah Firdaus just as he urged the family he left behind to take solace in the fact that he lived a good life. Burial takes place this evening at Challenge area, Ibadan by 4:00 pm,” the statement reads. 

  • Osun community, kingmakers shun Adeleke’s letter ordering fresh appointment of king

    Osun community, kingmakers shun Adeleke’s letter ordering fresh appointment of king

    Kingmakers, traditional chiefs, ruling houses and residents of Igbajo community in Boluwaduro Local Government of Osun State have shunned a letter by Osun State Government ordering fresh selection process in the town.

    The Nation recalled that Governor Ademola Adeleke sacked three monarchs, including Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun; Akirun of Ikirun, Oba Yinusa Akadiri and Aree of Iree, Oba Ademola Ponle, as contained in the White Paper he issued last month. He also ordered fresh selection process.

    Subsequently, Governor Adeleke, through Boluwaduro East Local Council Development Area, in a letter signed by the Director Admin and General Service, B. R. Ladapo, wrote to Owa-Oke-Ode ruling house to produce the next candidate(s) to fill the stool of Owa of Igbajo in accordance with the 2013 registered Chieftaincy Declaration governing the stool.

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    The community, including the six kingmakers, traditional chiefs and ruling houses, has objected to the directive of the government, noting that they cannot perform any traditional rite for anybody again after Oba Adegboyega Famodun.

    The kingmakers, traditional chiefs, heads of ruling houses and leaders of Igbajo gathered in Osogbo to kick against the plan of the government, warning that the action may spell doom for the community.

    Addressing reporters on behalf of the community, the Secretary of the ruling houses, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemo, said: “The re-selection order of Governor Adeleke for another Owa of Igbajo is oppressive, vindictive and vendetta-laden and against the rule of law, more so when the aggrieved princes are already challenging the emergence of Oba Phillips Adegboyega Famodun in a competent court of law via suit No. HIK/1/2023. Anger against Oba Famodun should not be passed on the community.”

  • Rumpus in community over Adeleke’s refusal to sack monarch

    Rumpus in community over Adeleke’s refusal to sack monarch

    There is rumpus at Ekosin community in Odo-Otin Local Government of Osun State, following Governor Ademola Adeleke’s ‘failure’ to sack the community monarch from the throne after issuing a White Paper.

    Adeleke during his inauguration suspended about 30 traditional rulers, hinging the suspension on faulty appointment process by the last administration.

    The governor, after reviewing the processes, sacked three of the monarchs. Subsequently, youths of the community with a ruling house stormed Osun Government Secretariat to protest against the appointed monarch, Elekosin of Ekosin, Oba Kasali Olagunju.

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    A protest letter delivered to Governor Adeleke and signed by the Head of Nyanbilolu Ruling House, Prince Bowofola Abraham and Secretary, Prince Lateef Sulaimon, said they kicked against the appointment.

    The letter said the chieftaincy declaration of 1956 was not used to appoint the new king and appealed to Governor Adeleke to save the town from violence and restore stability, adding that he did not sack the concerned monarch in his White Paper.

    However, a statement by the kingmakers of the community, Chief Michael Adepoju, Azeez Egbebi, Muritale Adeleke and Ayoku Nejeemdeen, through their lawyer, Yemi Abiona, opposed Nyanbilolu Ruling House, saying Oba Olagunju was validly nominated and appointed.

    The statement said: “The opposing ruling house was part of the process that produced the monarch. Osun government and other concerned authorities followed the prescribed native law and custom procedure to produce Oba Olagunju. We are looking forward to the governor to present staff of office to our king.”