The council of Ilamuren kingmakers in Ijebu-Ode, led by the Olisa, Chief Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya, has approved the nomination of five princes for the Awujale throne.
In a letter addressed to the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and personally signed by the Olisa, he said the kingmakers acted under Section 4, 2, of the Chiefs Law 1957 and the customary law regulating the selection and succession to the Awujale of Ijebuland.
The letter listed the nominees as Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye, Prince Isiaq Ayodele Adewale Adekoya, Eleruja, Prince Onabanjo Abimbola John, Prince Oluwaseun Waheed Omopenu Onanuga, and Prince Olabode Onanuga.
The Olisa explained that he, as the royal authority over the Ilamuren-in-Council and head of the kingmakers, convened several meetings to consider the selection of the new Awujale.
The letter listed the nominees as Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye, Prince Isiaq Ayodele Adewale Adekoya, Eleruja, Prince Onabanjo Abimbola John, Prince Oluwaseun Waheed Omopenu Onanuga, and Prince Olabode Onanuga.
The Olisa explained that he, as the royal authority over the Ilamuren-in-Council and head of the kingmakers, convened several meetings to consider the selection of the new Awujale.
The letter reads: “The declaration provides that all the kingmakers must unanimously pick one candidate or send preferred candidates of the kingmakers to the state government for final selection. It is in pursuance of this that we forward the five names for the consideration of the state government.
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“I attach herewith the declaration made under Section 4, 2, of the Chiefs Law 1957 and the customary law regulating the selection of the Awujale of Ijebuland chieftaincy.
“I have also considered the overall interests of Ijebu Ode and the chieftaincy law of Ogun State and, to forestall delays in the nomination process, hereby recommend five qualified princes whose antecedents and experience will bring greater honor to the exalted position and to Ijebuland, Ogun State, and Nigeria.
“I pray for the prosperity of the Government and people of Ogun State and wish for the enduring greatness of Ijebuland.”
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