A recent disagreement is emerging between the Osun Declare governor, Ademola Adeleke and the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, over who has the authority to occupy the position of Iyaloja Universal of the situation.
Yet, Governor Adeleke rejected the monarch’s statement, insisting across a declaration issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, that Oyebode remained the legally appointed Iyaloja General of Osun Status.
The governor too urged promote associations and womenfolk across the situation to ignore any appointment of a novel Iyaloja Universal, noting that Oyebode would carry on to enjoy the comprehensive support and recognition of the condition government in her capacity as the duly appointed occupant of the office.
The dispute followed the monarch’s proclamation that the Iyalode of Osogbo, Principal Awawu Asindemade, had been returned to the place she previously held in advance of the Adeleke administration took office.
According to the monarch, he was reciprocating Asindemade’s provide by restoring her to the attitude and urged Governor Adeleke to sustain a peaceful relationship using her.
Mrs Oyebode remains the legally appointed Iyaloja Comprehensive under the authority of the declare government,” the comment read partly.
“Any statement from any other quarter including the Osogbo Royal Palace is null and void.
The monarch said her compliance together with the lesson prompted him to restore her to the role, insisting that he possessed the authority to designate the status’s Iyaloja General.
Asindemade had served as Osun Iyaloja Typical during the administrations of former governors Rauf Aregbesola and Adegboyega Oyetola in advance of she was replaced in 2023.
Explaining his decision, the Ataoja said he had directed Asindemade to assist Adeleke’s re-election bid during the August 15 governorship election and that she complied alongside the directive.
The governor maintained that the power to make such appointments rested using the declare government, declaring that any contrary allege, including one from the Osogbo palace, was invalid.
“I am the solely individual who can designate the Iyaloja General. I told her (Asindemade) to stay calm and activity for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke and she did,” Oba Oyetunji said whilst addressing the gathering.
The governor subsequently appointed Mary Oyebode as Iyaloja Entire, making her the recognised occupant of the office under the situation government.
Oba Oyetunji announced Asindemade’s acquire during an event captured in a video that circulated widely on Saturday, where he presented her using the royal beads associated including the office.
Gov Adeleke, Ataoja Osogbo in renewed row over Osun Iyaloja General appointment
Source: Gov Adeleke, Ataoja Osogbo in fresh row over Osun Iyaloja General appointment
