The Osun State Executive Council on Monday approved the appointment of Prince (Dr) Ademola Stephen Kayode Makinde as the new Owa of Igbajo in Boluwaduro Local Government of Osun state. Commissioner for Local Government and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi confirmed this through a statement made available to TheWest Newspaper
Alimi said the nomination which was forwarded by the Boluwaduro Local government was approved in line with due process, chieftaincy law and tradition
The approval was announced at the state Executive Meeting held at the Exco chambers.
The kingmakers had earlier approved Dr Makinde in line with chieftaincy laws and tradition.
Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Executive Meeting congratulated the new Owa of Igbajo and tasked him to heal the wounds of the selection process by ensuring inclusive traditional governance.
“I congratulate the new Owa of Igbajo. I urge him to embark on reconciliation and restore the dignity and integrity of the traditional institution”, the Governor was quoted as saying