The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Adebayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa land.
This was announced on Tuesday in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
According to Oyelade, the stool of Eleruwa had been vacant following legal proceedings, including the dismissal of Suit No. HER/10/23 by the High Court of Oyo State on October 22, 2024.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, explained that the Laribikusi Ruling Quarters did not submit candidates within the required time, as stated in Section 15(1) of the Chiefs Law Cap 28 of Oyo State.
“Consequently, after due consideration, the esteemed discretion of His Excellency facilitated the Akalako Ruling House to be recognised as the next ruling quarters to nominate candidates,” Ojo said.
Following the selection process, the kingmakers of Eruwa met and unanimously chose Prince Adebayo Adegbola from the Akalako Ruling House as the sole candidate for the throne.
The last Eleruwa, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, was installed in 1998 but was deposed by the Supreme Court on November 29, 2019.
Oyelade added that with the approval of Prince Adegbola, the Seyi Makinde-led administration has so far installed 11 kings and 40 baales, marking a record in the history of Yoruba traditional institutions.
Commissioner Ojo urged all sons and daughters of Eruwa to support the new Eleruwa and celebrate his ascension for the peace and progress of the community after 22 years.
