Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke and Ataoja of Osogbo His Royal Majesty Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji Laroye II
Adeleke Rejects Ataoja Palace Appointment, Reaffirms Oyebode as Osun Iyaloja-General
OSOGBO — Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed Mrs Oyebode Mary as the Iyaloja-General of the state, declaring that any purported appointment of another person to the position is invalid.
The governor’s position followed an announcement reportedly emanating from the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo concerning the appointment of a new Iyaloja-General.
In a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke maintained that the authority to appoint the Iyaloja-General of Osun State rests with the state government.
The governor specifically warned market associations, traders and women across the state against recognising or acting on any announcement of a new Iyaloja-General from any quarter other than the state government.
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According to him, “any announcement from any other quarter including the Osogbo Royal Palace is null and void.”
Adeleke further declared that Mrs Oyebode remains the legally recognised Iyaloja-General of Osun State and continues to enjoy the full backing and recognition of his administration.
The governor urged market leaders and womenfolk across the state to disregard any purported appointment of another person to the position, stressing that Mrs Oyebode remains the duly appointed Iyaloja-General under the authority of the state government.
He also appealed to traditional institutions, organisations and individuals to respect the law and remain within the boundaries of their respective mandates.
Adeleke cautioned against actions capable of creating tension or disturbing the peace of the state, urging all parties involved in the development to exercise restraint.
The governor’s statement could further deepen attention around the authority and processes governing the leadership of market associations in Osun State, particularly amid the conflicting positions attributed to the state government and the Osogbo traditional institution.
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