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  • BREAKING: Osun monarch, Owa of Igbajo, dies at 67

    BREAKING: Osun monarch, Owa of Igbajo, dies at 67

    The Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun, in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State, has joined his ancestors after a brief illness. 

    Oba Famodun, a former Osun State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was installed as monarch in 2022 at the twilight of the administration of Adegboyega Oyetola but was later removed through an executive order issued by Governor Ademola Adeleke, who appointed Oba Ademola Makinde in his place.

    However, in January 2025, the Osun State High Court reinstated Oba Famodun, a decision that is currently being challenged on appeal.

    The Nation reported on Saturday that there was anxiety in the town following his health conditions after his health condition reportedly worsened in Abuja hospital. 

    Meanwhile, a statement on Sunday by his ruling house, Gbeleru royal family signed by Prince David Famodun, confirmed the demise of Oba Famodun. 

    He stated, “On behalf of the Gbeleru Royal Family of Igbajo, I write with a deep sense of loss and gratitude to Almighty God to notify you of the passing of our revered traditional ruler and the 30th Owa of Igbajoland, Oba Philip Adegbogbega Famodun III. He passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, after a brief illness.

    “As you may recall, Oba Adegboyega Famodun was installed and presented with the staff of office on November 24, 2022, by the former Governor of Osun State, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola. Although his position was disputed by a white paper issued by Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State High Court reinstated him on January 30, 2025.”

    He said, “During his reign, Oba Famodun worked tirelessly to unite the people of Igbajoland, promoting peace, understanding, and progress. His leadership and vision have left an indelible mark on the community, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations. He will be remembered for his peaceful nature, exceptional wisdom, and tireless efforts to promote community development.

    “Oba Adegboyega Famodun, who was aged 67 years, was happily married and survived by children.”

  • Anxiety mounts over Owa of Igbajo’s health

    Anxiety mounts over Owa of Igbajo’s health

    There is growing tension in the Igbajo community, Boluwaduro Local Government Area of Osun State, following concerns over the health of the embattled Owa of Igbajo, Oba Adegboyega Famodun.

    Oba Famodun, a former Osun State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was installed as monarch during the administration of Adegboyega Oyetola but was later removed through an executive order issued by Governor Ademola Adeleke, who appointed Oba Ademola Makinde in his place.

    However, in January 2025, the Osun State High Court reinstated Oba Famodun, a decision that is currently being challenged on appeal.

    A source confirmed to The Nation on Saturday that the monarch was rushed to a hospital in Abuja for treatment over an undisclosed ailment.

    Another senior source revealed that his condition reportedly worsened on Friday evening, heightening anxiety in the community.

    When contacted, the Oluomo of Igbajo, Chief Sunday Akere, said family members were with the monarch at the hospital, adding that he had no further details on the situation.

    “The princes are the ones who can give you more information about our king,” he said.

  • Osun governor presents Staff of Office to Owa of Igbajo

    Osun governor presents Staff of Office to Owa of Igbajo

    Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke yesterday presented Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to the new traditional ruler of Igbajo land (Owa of Igbajo), Dr. Ademola Makinde.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Oba Gboyega Famodun, the former Osun Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was installed as the Owa of Igbajo by former Osun Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, was removed in 2022.

    Governor Adeleke, during the presentation of Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to the new Owa of Igbajo, said the event was a demonstration of his administration’s resolve to actualise the yearnings and aspirations of the people of the state.

    He said: “Before we came on board on November 27 2022, the majority of the inhabitants of this historic community expressed their dissatisfaction with the attempt made by the former administration to force an Oba on Igbajo.

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    “The subsisting chieftaincy declaration, which governs succession to the throne of the Owa of Igbajo, the 2005 Chieftaincy Declaration, recognised two ruling houses, namely Owa Iloro and Owa Oke-Ode.

    ”Oba Adeniyi Olufemi Fasade hailed from the Owa Iloro ruling house hence upon his demise, it became the turn of the Owa Oke-Ode ruling house.

    “However, each of the two ruling houses also has a number of branches or families under them, while the Owa Iloro Ruling House has nine branches or families, the Owa Oke-Ode Ruling House has seven branches or families.

    “In filling the vacant stool, the former administration did not allow a level- playing field for all the seven families in the Owa Oke-Odo Ruling House as it already had an anointed candidate in mind.

    “This was the grouse of the majority of the indigenes Igbajo because the exercise was not in line with the custom and tradition of Igbajo.”