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Owa Haastrup Appoints Advisory Council, Palace Officials

January 1, 2026 • 2 min read

January 1, 2026
By Ayinde Adeleke

The Owa Obokun Adimula and Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, His Imperial Majesty, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III, has approved the appointment of a 15-member Advisory Council, a six-member Private Advisory Team, and six Palace Officials.

The appointments take effect from Thursday, January 1, 2026.

A statement issued by the Palace on Wednesday said the appointments are aimed at strengthening the administration of the Palace and supporting the monarch in the seamless implementation of his comprehensive and inclusive development agenda for Ijesaland.

According to the statement, members of the Advisory Council are eminent and accomplished Ijesas drawn from diverse fields including business, industry, public service, academia, and other professional sectors, who have made notable contributions to national development and the progress of Ijesaland.

Advisory Council
Chief Felix O. Fagbohungbe, SAN
Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin (rtd.)
Prince Sir Samson Adebanjo Atayero
Dr. Jaiye Oyedotun
Chief Gbenga Abudiore
Mrs. Tokunbo Ige
CP Bolaji Fafowora (rtd.)
Chief Barrister ‘Bunmi Adeoye
Erelu Dame Olusola Obada, CON
Mr. Olutayo Ayeni
Ambassador Nimota Nihinlola Akanbi
Mr. Akintoye Sunday Omole
Alhaji Folajomi Fatai Sarumi
Chief Lateef A. Bakare
Prof. Wale Omole, OFR

Owa’s Private Advisory Team
Oba Hezekiah Owolola, Adimula of Ifewara
Oba Hakeem Ogungbamgbe, Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa
Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, FAP, CFR
Chief Sir Olatunde Aluko, Sasore of Ilesa
Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi, Asiwaju of Ijesaland
Mr. Rasheed Olakanmi Sarumi

Owa’s Palace Officials
Lady Modupe Ajayi-Gbadebo – Chief of Staff
High Chief Oladele Disu Omoniyi, Salotun of Ilesa – Director, Traditional & Chieftaincy Affairs
Loja Owofade Olabode, Olumelu of Imelu-Ilesa – Director of Administration
Mr. Mustafa O. Ibironke – Director, Procurement & Logistics
Prince Isaac A. Haastrup – Media Attaché
Mr. John Abe – Personal Assistant to the Owa Obokun Adimula

The Palace noted that further appointments would be announced in due course.

Meanwhile, Owa Haastrup congratulated the appointees, describing their selection as a recognition of their outstanding credentials and commitment to the peace, progress, and prosperity of Ijesaland.

“I implore you to see this appointment as a call to service,” the monarch said. “Let us work together to make Ijesaland a model among communities in Nigeria, serving not only our people across the six local government areas in Osun State but also Ijesas nationwide and in the diaspora.”

He urged the appointees to work diligently and selflessly, noting that their contributions would define their legacy and place in the history of Ijesaland.