Gov. Ademola Adeleke presents staff of office to new Owa Obokun of Ijesa land

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has presented a staff of office and instrument of appointment to the 41st Owa Obokun of ljesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup.

The governor during the presentation urged Ijesa sons and daughters to always ensure the development of their fatherland, just as he highlighted his administration’s project in the town. 

Traditional rulers, political office holders as well as other sons and daughters of Ijesaland converged on the Obokungbusi town hall to witness the installation of their new monarch.

In his acceptance speech, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup pledged to prioritize the unity of Ijesaland and focus on job creation for the youth.

Oba Haastrup served as deputy to the first governor of Osun State when it was created in 1991.

(Editor: Okechukwu Eze)