Adeleke Approves New Monarch for Iree

The Osun state government has approved the nomination of Prince Muritala Oyelakin as the Aare of Iree, in Boripe North Local Council Development Area of Osun State. The Aare is the traditional ruler of the ancient town.

The State Executive Council made the decision on Wednesday during its meeting held at the Governor’s Office.

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According to the Commissioner,

Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the appointment takes immediate effect.

Alimi said: “His Excellency, Governor Adeleke and  members of the Osun State Executive Council, accordingly, have congratulated the new Oba-elect, Prince Muritala Oyelakin on his appointment.

“The Council prays that his reign will usher in peace, growth and development for the Iree community, its environs and Osun State at large.” The information commissioner said in a statement 

It will be recalled that, the stool of the Aare of Iree became vacant sequel to the Osun State Government’s White Paper Report that nullified all the previous actions of the appointed warrant Kingmakers and  confirmed the statutory rights of the Iree kingmakers.

The new monarch

The warrant chiefs had subsequently withdrawn their suit, leading to the  restarting of the selection process by the kingmakers and forwarding of  the king-nominee by the local authority to the state government.