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Oba
Kole Aladetoyinbo, the 47th Deji of Akure
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Oba Kole Aladetoyinbo yesterday received his staff of office
as the 47th Deji of Akure.
He succeeded the late Oba
Adebiyi Adesida from Ojijigogun ruling house, who died in 2013 after ruling for
three years.
The monarch, who is from
Osupa ruling house, promised to promote participatory traditional governance
within the kingdom.
Oba Aladetoyinbo said in
the last 120 years, it had never been so stressful for kingmakers to choose
among the 13 aspirants contesting for the throne.
The Nation report continues:
Oba Aladetoyinbo declared his
determination to promote peace, respect for constituted authority and the
traditional institution.
The Deji warned that he
would not condone thuggery, disrespect for law and order or any act of violence
in the city.
Oba Aladetoyinbo added
that the traditional institution would be used as an important agent of
meaningful development.
The monarch thanked
Governor Olusegun Mimiko for his spirit of justice, equity and fairness in the
selection process.
Mimiko, who was represented
by his deputy, Lasisi Oluboyo, said the occasion marked the beginning of a new
era in Akure kingdom.
He said his
administration cannot pretend not to know the aspiration of the people and
their yearning for a new traditional ruler.
The governor said the
process that led to Oba Aladetoyinbo’s emergence was fair, transparent and
conformed to the guideline of the constitution.
Mimiko urged the people
to support the monarch in the discharge of his duties.
The caretaker chairman of
Akure South, Adebayo Alarapon, said with the emergence of the monarch, the
Erekesan market will be re-opened and economic activities restored.
He urged the youth to
restrain from being used by disgruntled elements to foment trouble.
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