Osun State approves Prince Tajudeen as Onijabe and confirms other traditional rulers

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 24, 2026Country: Nigeria
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Osun State approves Prince Tajudeen as Onijabe and confirms other traditional rulers

The Osun State Government approved Babatunde Omotosho Tajudeen’s appointment as the new Onijabe of Ijabeland, effective immediately, after setting aside the 2018 amended chieftaincy declaration and reviewing the selection process. The Executive Council also elevated some minor chiefs to recognised Part II status and approved traditional ruler appointments in communities across the state. The appointees include Oloyede Samuel Oyekanmi Adewale as Olugbense of Agurodo and Prince Adewusi Adetunji Hamsat as Alaba of Alaba-Ijesa. Other approved appointments cover communities including Ife, Ipasi-Ijesa, Ikeji-Ile, Inisa-Ijesa, Ijana Wasare-Ijesa, Oponda, Ajebamidele-Ijesa, Iloya-Ijesa, Ilesa, Ayenigba and Ilawo.

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