12 Princes Declare Interest In Vacant Eko-Ende Stool
NO fewer than 12 princes have declared interest in the vacant stool of Elende of Eko-Ende, a community in Ifelodun North Local Council Development Area of Osun State.
The stool became vacant on March 23, 2023 when the last occupant, late Oba Rauf Olaniyan Ajiboye, joined his ancestors.
Late Ajiboye was from the Olaigbo Ruling House.
Before the late monarch was Oba Raji Oladosu who was from the Eesaorun family of the Ayedun Ruling House. Ayedun Ruling House has three famiies; Obatiwajoye, Aromawe, and Eesaorun.
However, in a family meeting held on October 11, 2023, under the supervision of officials from the LCDA, 12 candidates were confirmed to have obtained intention forms, having been nominated by stakeholders from the ruling house.
Among the candidates are Princes Jimoh Lateef Bababtunde, Adebisi Yunusa Adeniyi, Adeboye Samuel, Waheed Adekunle, Princes Aroyehun, Oladosu Wahab Abiodun and Oladosu Isiaka.
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