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Owa Obokun Appoints New Odole Of Ilesa, Two Other Chiefs

BySodiq Lawal

PublishedOctober 27, 2025

Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has appointed three new chiefs in Ijesaland.

The newly appointed chiefs include High Chief Makanjuola Afolabi, who becomes the new Odole of Ilesa, Chief Oyedele Oyewumi, the Risikin of Isinkin, and Chief Olabode, the Bolorunduro of Bolorunduro Ilesa. Their installation took place on Monday at Aralu Okemese, in Ilesa.

OSUN DEFENDER recalls that the Owa Obokun had in September suspended Chief Busuyi Gbadamosi as the Oba-Odo of Ilesa after findings that Gbadamosi had allegedly removed and sold two electric transformers; a 300KVA and a 500KVA, from the post office at Atakumosa Market in 2023 during the reign of the late Owa Obokun, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran.

However, speaking during the installation ceremony, Oba Haastrup reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to revitalising the Ijesa traditional and socio-cultural system, with the goal of promoting fairness, equity, and dignity among his subjects.

“I did not receive any payment from the three newly installed chiefs or the one before them, and I will not demand any,” Owa Haastrup stated, warning the new title holders against land grabbing, oppression of residents in their quarters, or any misconduct that could bring disrepute to the traditional institution.

He further cautioned that any chief found engaging in criminal or unethical activities would face immediate removal once credible evidence is presented, as part of his efforts to uphold integrity within the Ijesa chieftaincy system.

High Chief Afolabi, the new Odole of Ilesa, succeeds Adebola Orolugbagbe, who was relieved of his duties over allegations of misconduct, including the conversion of family land to personal property and abuse of office.

Sodiq Lawal

Sodiq Lawal is a passionate and dedicated journalist with a knack for uncovering captivating stories in the bustling metropolis of Osun State and Nigeria at large. He has a versatile reporting style, covering a wide range of topics, from politics , campus, and social issues to arts and culture, seeking impact in all facets of the society.