New Monarch for Ijesaland: Former Osun Deputy Governor Adesuyi Appointed Owa Obokun

By Emmanuel Kwada

In a historic development, Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, a former Deputy Governor of Osun State, has been selected as the new Owa Obokun Ajimoko III, the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland. The announcement was made on Friday, December 27, 2024, after an election conducted by the kingmakers at the Ilesa West Local Government Secretariat in Ilesa. Haastrup emerged victorious, defeating nine other contenders in a transparent and impartial selection process.

Mrs. Felicia Olabimtan, announced the result, confirming that Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup received the highest number of votes

The kingmakers, including six Iwora mefa chiefs, played a crucial role in the election, with six of them participating in the voting process. The Head of Local Government Administration in Ilesa West Local Government, Mrs. Felicia Olabimtan, announced the result, confirming that Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup received the highest number of votes.

The new monarch’s appointment has been met with widespread celebrations, with well-wishers from across the country sending their congratulations and wishes for a long reign. A statement issued by Folashade Aliu, the Executive Director of Corporate Affairs at ENL Consortium Ltd, expressed gratitude to the many people who have extended their congratulations to the new monarch.

The Ogboni of Ibokun, Oba Festus Awogboro, and the Elegboro of Ijesaland, Oba Olufemi Agunsoye, have praised the peaceful nature of the election

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has also approved the appointment, paving the way for Haastrup to begin his reign as the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. The Ogboni of Ibokun, Oba Festus Awogboro, and the Elegboro of Ijesaland, Oba Olufemi Agunsoye, have praised the peaceful nature of the election and congratulated Haastrup on his new role.