Ataoja Appoints Osun Commissioner, Adeigbe As New Asiwaju Of Osogboland

The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, has appointed Hon. Justice Moshud Adekunle Adeigbe, RTD, as the new Asiwaju of Osogboland

His appointment came after the demise of Chief Ajadi Badmus, the former occupant of the office.

Adeigbe is the Commissioner for Boundary Settlement and Chairman, Osun State Border Commission.

In his congratulatory message, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, described the retired jurist as “a responsible and committed development actor”

The governor, in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Rasheed Olawale, said he had known and worked with the new Aswaju for several decades, describing him as a passionate lover of his people and a man with limitless energy in service of the society.

Commending the Ataoja of Osogbo for his choice of the jurist, the Governor said Justice Adeigbe has been part of positive development happening within and around Osogbo, the capital city, expressing happiness that the state government has a tested patriot in its push to build a befitting state capital.

“I congratulate Justice Adeigbe Rtd. on his appointment by the Ataoja-in-Council. This is a well-deserved appointment, a recognition of the jurist’s exceptional character as a gentleman, a community worker, and an accomplished indigene of Osogbo.

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“I welcome him to our circle of Asiwajus across Osun state. I look forward to working closely with him to realise our grand vision for Osogboland”, the Governor was quoted as saying.

Meanwhile, Oba Olanipekun, according to the statement, was quoted to have said in the appointment letter, “Following due consultation and consent of the Ataoja-in-Council and some interested elders on the affairs of Osogboland, I, as the Ataoja of Osogboland hereby APPOINT you as the ASIWAJU OF OSOGBOLAND’.

“Your appointment into the leadership position in Osogboland takes effect from 1st day of November 2024.”