Osun Govt Announces New Owa Of Igbajo After Sacking Ex-APC Chair, Famodun

The Osun State Executive Council on Monday, approved the appointment of Prince (Dr.) Ademola Stephen Kayode Makinde as the new Owa of Igbajo in Boluwaduro Local Government of the state.

This is coming after the government sacked of the former monarch of the town, Prince Gboyega Famodun, for breach of the due process that led to his selection, appointment and coronation on November 25, 2022.

Famodun, a former chairman of the All Progressives Congress in the state was coronated and presented the staff of office three days to the exit of the immediate past administration under Mr Gboyega Oyetola, from office.

But his appointment alongside that of the Aree of Iree, Prince Ademola Oluponle and the Akirun of Ikirun, Prince Yinusa Akadiri, who were also installed by the past administration were nullified by the present administration.

A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, noted that Prince Makinde’s nomination as forwarded by Boluwaduro Local Government was approved in line with due process, chieftaincy law and tradition.

The statement further said, “The kingmakers had earlier approved Dr. Makinde in line with chieftaincy laws 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.”