Oyetola presented the staff of office and instrument of office to Famodun during the coronation ceremony at the palace.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola, on Thursday, presented the staff of office to Oba Adegboyega Famodun, as the new Owa of Igbajo in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of the state.
Famodun was, until his appointment as the traditional ruler of Igbajo, state chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Oyetola presented the staff of office and instrument of office to Famodun during the coronation ceremony at the palace.
Speaking at the ceremony, the governor expressed his belief in the competence of the new traditional ruler, having successfully led APC in the state.
The royal father, in his remarks, thanked the people of Igbajo for the love they had shown him and promised to use his position to ensure that the town was moved forward.
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Famodun also thanked the state executives of APC and the governor for their support in ensuring his ascension to the throne of his forefathers.
Famodun’s appointment as the new Owa of Igbajo was announced on November 21 by the state government.
Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Funke Egbemode, said that the decision was taken at state executive council meeting, held on Monday.
The Owa of Igbajo’s stool became vacant following the death of Oba Olufemi Fasade on December 23, 2020.
Famodun was, however, unanimously selected as the sole candidate for the vacant position by the Owa Oke-Ode ruling house at a meeting held on November 11.