February 04, 2025
By Adedoja Adesoji
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has given his official stamp of approval to the appointment of Prince Adebayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwa.
This development was announced in a statement released by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Tuesday.
According to Oyelade, the Eleruwa throne had been vacant due to recent legal developments, particularly the dismissal of Suit No. HER/10/23 by the High Court of Oyo State on October 22, 2024.
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, explained that the Laribikusi Ruling Quarters failed to present candidates within the stipulated timeframe, as outlined in Section 15(1) of the Chiefs Law Cap 28 of Oyo State.
“In light of the circumstances surrounding the succession, I wish to remind everyone that the Laribikusi Ruling Quarters were unable to present candidates within the stipulated timeframe as outlined in Section 15(1) of the Chiefs Law Cap 28 of Oyo State,” Ojo stated.
“As a result, after careful consideration, the esteemed discretion of His Excellency enabled the Akalako Ruling House to be recognised as the next ruling quarters to nominate candidates.”
Following a rigorous selection process, the kingmakers of Eruwa unanimously chose Prince Adebayo Adegbola from the Akalako Ruling House as the sole candidate to occupy the vacant Eleruwa throne. Notably, the last Eleruwa, Oba Samuel Adebayo Adegbola, was installed in 1998 but deposed on November 29, 2019, by the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
With Prince Adegbola’s appointment, the Seyi Makinde-led administration has now coronated 11 Kings and 40 Baales, setting a record in the history of Yoruba traditional institutions.
Commissioner Ojo urged all sons and daughters of Eruwa to welcome the new Eleruwa and celebrate his ascension to the throne, marking a new era of growth and prosperity for Eruwa after 22 years.
