Browsing: Owa Obokun

The ruling house in a statement it issued on Thursday described it as a desecration of the customs and traditions of Ijesa and Yorubaland.

The family, at the weekend, described it as a charade, breach of established Ijesha tradition, and gross abuse of judicial process.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of Bilaro Olu-Odo Ruling House, Isaac Haastrup on Friday confirmed that Clement Adesuyi Haastrup of Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House has been elected as the Owa Obokun Ajimoko III and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland.

The Eagle Online recalls that the throne of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland became vacant following the death of Oba Adekunle Aromolaran.

During the mid-20th century, Ilesa earned the nickname “New York” of the South West reflecting its economic and cultural prowess. 

Owoeye wrote a petition to the State’s Commissioner of Police, Olawale Olokode, Saturday, alleging that the audio recording was authored by a police officer.

Tinubu, whose first point of call was the Ooni’s Palace in Ile-Ife, said he was in Ile-Ife for Ooni’s prayers over his 2023 presidential ambition.