Osun Monarch Begins Review of Conferment of Chieftaincy Titles in Ijesaland

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The Palace of the Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland in Osun State, His Royal Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has announced the commencement of a review of the processes governing the conferment of chieftaincy titles in Ijesaland.

In a statement issued yesterday by the Palace Secretary, Mr. Samuel Komolafe, the Palace explained that the review is in

fulfillment of the avowed promise by the revered monarch to ensure equity, fairness and justice on all matters concerning the progress of Ijesaland

The statement gave notice of the review process to all chieftaincy title holders in Ijesaland, particularly those conferred with titles during the reign of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, especially those that are inconclusive.

In the statement, the Palace made specific mention of the cases of High Chief Ibitoye Adeniyi (Obaala of Ilesa); High Chief Saka Fapohunda (Ogboni of Ilesa); High Chief Omoniyi Ojo Ogunyemi (Lejoka); High Chief Gbenga Igbaroola (Arapate) and High Chief Busuyi Onigbogi (Lejofi).

“Consequently, the Palace has advised the concerned High Chiefs to approach the Palace for documentation and other necessary procedures,” the statement added.