Oyo State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde has authorized Prince Adebayo Adegbola's appointment as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa land, five years after he was ousted by a supreme court decision.
Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, announced this in a statement.
According to a document issued by Hon. Ademola Ojo, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, the position of Eleruwa has remained unfilled as a result of recent court cases, particularly the High Court of Oyo State's October 22, 2024, dismissal of Suit No. HER/10/23.
“In response to the circumstances surrounding the succession, I would like to remind everyone that the Laribikusi Ruling Quarters were unable to submit candidates within the stipulated timeframe as stipulated in Section 15(1) of the Chiefs Law Cap 28 of Oyo State.” Hon. Ademola Ojo said.
“Consequently, after due consideration, the esteemed discretion of His Excellency facilitated the Akalako Ruling House to be recognized as the next ruling quarters to nominate candidates.”
The statement noted that following a rigorous selection procedure, Prince Adebayo Adegbola of the Akalako Ruling House was unanimously chosen by the Kingmakers of Eruwa as the only applicant to take Eruwa's seat.
Installed in 1998, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola was dethroned by the Nigerian Supreme Court on November 29, 2019.
According to the Commissioner, the Seyi Makinde government has already crowned 40 Baales and 11 Kings, setting a record in the history of the Yoruba Traditional Institution, since Prince Adegbola came to power.
After 22 years, Hon. Ademola Ojo, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, takes this opportunity to invite all Eruwa sons and daughters to welcome the new Eleruwa and celebrate his accession to the throne for the development and prosperity of Eruwa.
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