Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup from Bilaro Oluodo ruling house has emerged as the Owa Obokun Ajimoko III and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland.
His emergence was announced after an election by the kingmakers within the premises of Ilesa West Local Government Secretariat, in Ilesa.
Announcing the result, the Head of Local Government Administration in Ilesa West Local Government, Mrs. Felicia Olabimtan said Prince Clement Adesuyi secured the highest votes and emerged as the owa Obokun elect.
Mrs. Olabimtan said six of the kingmakers voted, while High Chief Adefioye Adedeji was absent and 7 others were not eligible.
In an interview with newsmen after the exercise , the Ogboni of Ibokun, Oba Festus Awogboro and the Elegboro of Ijesaland, Oba Olufemi Agunsoye described the exercise as peaceful , congratulating the Owa- elect and the smooth beginning of the new era in Ijesaland.
The kingmakers who converged on the local government complex included six Iwora mefa namely Obaala, High Chief Ibitoye; Ogboni Ipole, Oba Omokehinde Oyeleye; Ogboni Ijebu-jesa, Oba Olufemi Agunsoye ( Elegboro); Ogboni Ibokun, Oba Festus Awogboro; Ogboni Ilesa High Chief Saka Fapohunda; Oba Odo of Ilesa.
His name is expected to be forwarded to Governor Ademola Adeleke for approval.
Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup served as Deputy Governor to late Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke during his tenure as the first civilian Governor of Osun State.
Radio Nigeria Ibadan
