Kingmakers elect Gbadebo Adeusi as Oloba of Oba- Ile

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By Dayo Johnson Akure

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The stool of the Oloba of Oba-Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State has a new occupant-elect, following the emergence of Prince Gbadebo Adeusi Aladetoye after a keenly supervised selection process.

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Gbadebo, from the Orioge Royal House, was chosen after Ifa divination and voting by the kingmakers, conducted in the presence of government officials and security operatives.

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Head of the kingmakers and Elemo of Oba-Ile, Chief Oluwatimileyin Gbemisayo, said the exercise was carried out in line with government directives.

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He disclosed that an Ifa consultation held on Thursday, September 17, identified Adeusi among five contestants, but government representatives insisted on an election.

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“Five out of the six kingmakers voted for Gbadebo Adeusi. I have declared him our king-elect. The government representative witnessed the election,” he said.

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Officials of Akure North Local Government, the councillor representing Oba-Ile Ward, Hon. Adesoye Fagoroyo and security personnel witnessed the exercise.

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The head of the Kingmakers, Chief Gbemisayo, described the outcome as victory for the community, adding that a reconciliation committee would be set up to unite the other contestants.

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The community now awaits official recognition and presentation of staff of office by the Ondo state government before traditional installation rites commence.

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Also speaking,the Agba Akin of Oba-Ile, Chief Olugbogi Olushola, appealed to the other aspirants to support the monarch-elect for peace and development.

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Olushola said that “Many people contest for a position, but only one person will emerge successful.

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” We have chosen our king, and that is the will of our people. I appeal to the other contestants to work with him,” he said.

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The new monarch, studied Linguistics in France and later worked in Germany and the United Kingdom, where he studied Human Management and Elderly Care at the University of Sunderland. End

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